Burg Lohmar, Medieval castle in Lohmar, Germany
Burg Lohmar is a medieval water castle in the Bergian region featuring a two-story manor house built from greywacke stone with three connected outbuildings. The complex is surrounded by moats and demonstrates the defensive layout typical of a noble residence from the Middle Ages.
The location was first mentioned in written records around 1081, though the current structure was built approximately 1350 on the site of an earlier noble settlement. During the 18th century the fortress underwent major renovation that transformed it from a purely defensive structure into an agricultural estate.
The castle serves as a gathering place for local celebrations and community events that connect residents to their regional heritage. Visitors notice how the structure bridges its military past with its current role as a cultural venue for the area.
The castle is accessible via Bruckenstrasse and clearly visible from the road with its defensive features and later architectural additions easy to identify. Plan your visit for a sunny day when the greywacke stone walls display their natural colors and the surrounding moats are clearly defined.
The southwestern gable displays a stone relief of a knight that was reinstalled in 1938 based on historical records from the town. This carving represents one of the oldest surviving examples of artistic decoration on noble residences in the region.
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