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Burg Adorf, Medieval castle ruins in Adorf, Germany

The stone walls of Burg Adorf stand in the center of Adorf, with remnants of a ring wall marking the former water castle location.

The castle, first documented in 1120 as Adorp, became a subject of territorial disputes between the Archbishopric of Cologne and the Counts of Waldeck.

The transformation from a defensive stronghold to a manor house reflects the changing social structures and architectural needs of German nobility through centuries.

The castle grounds contain foundations of former buildings including a distillery, brewery, stables, and a kitchen garden from its 1688 configuration.

The water moats, supplied by the Wirme River, protected a stone residence until 1816 when Heinrich Christian Graubner filled them during reconstruction.

Location: Adorf

GPS coordinates: 51.36070,8.80578

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:28

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