Burg Rethem, Medieval castle in Rethem, Germany
The castle stands on the eastern edge of Rethem's old town, with the Aller River flowing 50 meters to the east and federal road B209 passing to the north.
The castle was established around 1200 by the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg to secure their border against the counts of Hoya, with first written records dating from 1311.
Archaeological excavations in 2000 and 2001 revealed fundamental structures of the castle complex, including foundations of residential buildings and defensive structures.
The castle grounds now house a modern cultural center called Burghof Rethem, which opened in 2005 and integrates preserved historical elements of the original fortification.
During the Lüneburg War of Succession, the castle played a strategic role and was temporarily pledged to the Bishop of Verden in 1371.
Location: Rethem
Inception: 1200
GPS coordinates: 52.78510,9.38554
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:09
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