Mengerskirchen Castle, Medieval castle in Mengerskirchen, Germany.
The stone castle stands on an elevated position at 430 meters, featuring distinct architectural elements from different construction periods throughout its existence.
First mentioned in documents from 1279, the castle served as the administrative center of the Amt of Mengerskirchen until 1816 when it merged with Weilburg.
The castle represents the architectural evolution of German defensive structures and now functions as the town hall for the Mengerskirchen municipality.
Located at coordinates 50.5648 latitude and 8.1558 longitude, the castle provides access to numerous hiking trails in the surrounding Westerwald region.
The structure demonstrates the transition from medieval fortress to administrative center, maintaining elements from both its military and civic roles.
Location: Mengerskirchen
Address: Schloßstraße
GPS coordinates: 50.56480,8.15580
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:16
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