Greetsiel Castle, Medieval castle in Greetsiel, Germany.
The stone castle features three main sections divided by an entrance hall, with Renaissance-style windows and a vaulted cellar from 1370.
Built between 1362 and 1388 by the Cirksena clan, the castle served as their residence after relocating from nearby Appingen due to water access issues.
The castle represents the power shift of the Cirksena family, who rose from local chieftains to become counts of East Frisia in 1464.
The castle now functions as an office and event space managed by the Ländliche Akademie Krummhörn-Hinte organization since 2021.
Brandenburg soldiers took control of the castle in a six-day siege, establishing a garrison that remained active until 1692.
Location: Greetsiel
Inception: 1362
GPS coordinates: 53.49860,7.09806
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:28
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