Burg Geyen, Medieval castle in Pulheim, Germany
Burg Geyen is a medieval castle in Pulheim featuring a square layout with round and rectangular towers at its northern and western corners. A stone bridge serves as the main entrance to the structure.
The castle was first documented in 1337 as a knight's estate and served as a toll station between Cologne and Jülich territories. After the 1664 fire, it was rebuilt with baroque elements.
The castle displays medieval construction methods with its water-filled moats and later baroque additions after the 1664 fire. The architecture reflects the regional defensive traditions of that era.
The castle sits at the northern edge of Geyen toward Pulheim and is surrounded by the Pulheimer Bach stream, which once filled its moats. The site is easy to reach and offers clear reference points for navigation.
The original slots for a drawbridge remain visible in the stone structure, showing the medieval defensive system. These details preserve the history of fortification techniques that once protected the structure.
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