Haus Empel, Medieval château ruin in Rees, Germany.
The remains of Haus Empel stand on a rectangular island surrounded by moats near the Empeler Meer, an old branch of the Rhine River.
First documented in 1240 as property of knight Bernard von Rees, the estate developed into a castle during the 13th and 14th centuries.
The entrance features two gate posts marked with Latin numerals MDCC, indicating the year 1700 when the castle underwent baroque renovations.
The privately owned ruins are not open to public access, but visitors can explore surrounding nature trails and the Lower Rhine Region landscape.
A four-story main tower called Heidenturm, approximately 30 meters tall with vaulted ceilings, stood at the site until its demolition before 1826.
Location: Rees
GPS coordinates: 51.79360,6.41742
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:06
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