Burg Großbüllesheim, Medieval castle in Euskirchen, Germany.
Description
Burg Großbüllesheim is a medieval castle near Euskirchen positioned between the Erftmühlenbach and Untere Ahr rivers. The complex contains a residential building in the outer fortification and a gate tower that served distinct purposes.
History
The castle was built in 1402 as a fief for the Duke of Jülich and served as a noble residence for generations. After 1802 it gradually lost its noble status and the property shifted toward agricultural use.
Culture
The castle reflects how such fortifications evolved into working farms in this region over centuries. You can see how the residential structures are used by farmers for their daily agricultural work today.
Practical
The castle is now privately owned and divided into two sections managed by separate families as agricultural properties. The exterior architecture can be viewed from outside, but visitors should respect the private nature of the residence.
Did you know?
The original moat that once surrounded this two-part castle complex was completely filled with earth and is no longer visible today. This infilling dramatically altered the appearance of what was once a water castle.
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