Blankenburg Castle, Medieval castle in Blankenburg, Germany
The castle stands on a limestone hill named Blankenstein at 305 meters above sea level, featuring Baroque architectural elements and an octagonal royal church.
Construction began in 1123 under Lothair of Süpplingenburg, with architect Hermann Korb transforming the Renaissance structure into a Baroque residence between 1705 and 1718.
The castle served as residence for aristocratic families, including Duke Ernest Augustus of Brunswick and Duchess Victoria Louise until their departure in 1945.
The castle requires extensive restoration work due to structural issues, including leaking roofs and dampness that developed after the Technical College closure.
The castle witnessed the birth of Frederica of Hanover, who later became Queen of Greece, and hosted her engagement celebration to Crown Prince Paul in 1937.
Location: Blankenburg
Inception: 1123
Architects: Hermann Korb
Address: Großes Schloß, 38889 Blankenburg (Harz)
GPS coordinates: 51.78630,10.95450
Latest update: May 14, 2025 20:00
Kleines Schloss
433 m
Blankenburg (Harz) station
1.1 km
Großvaterfelsen
887 m
Ziegenkopf
1.4 km
Schlossgarten blankenburg harz
348 m
Wilhelm Raabe Tower
1.9 km
St. Bartholomäus
165 m
Markt 4
188 m
Waldfriedhof
1.3 km
Rathaus Blankenburg
227 m
Bergstraße 15
278 m
St. Josef
675 m
Kurhotel Fürstenhof Blankenburg
516 m
Cäsarfelsen
1.6 km
Löbbecke-Felsen
901 m
Brockenblick
1.2 km
Eichenberg
1.9 km
Georgenhof
896 m
Sportforum Blankenburg
1.4 km
Teufelssessel
1.4 km
Stadtbefestigung Blankenburg
201 m
Polizeirevier Blankenburg
824 m
Amtsgericht Blankenburg
474 m
Storchenhaus
869 m
Bäuersche Straße 17
384 m
Bäuersche Straße 16
392 m
Sühnekreuz
451 m
Ziegenkopf-Tower
1.4 kmReviews
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