Burg Hermülheim, Medieval castle in Hürth, Germany.
Burg Hermülheim was a medieval fortress in Hürth that featured water-based defenses and strategic positioning. The castle stood at a key point along Roman water supply routes and incorporated protective structures designed to guard against attack.
The castle was founded around 1166 and came under the control of the Teutonic Order in 1256. From 1762 onward, the Order used the site as a summer residence for commanders stationed in Koblenz.
The site served for centuries as a seat of the Teutonic Order, functioning as a place of administration and representation for the brothers. Visitors can sense how the occupants used the grounds as both a summer retreat and an economic center, reflecting its importance to the wider region.
Only a protected gateway arch remains from the original castle today, standing in central Hürth, as the main complex was demolished in 1964. The gateway is easily accessible and represents the final vestige of this former fortress.
The fortress was completely destroyed in 1964 during a planned fire brigade training exercise. Firefighters deliberately set the building ablaze to practice their extinguishing and rescue techniques.
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