Löwenburg, Artificial ruin in Bad Wilhelmshöhe, Germany.
The Löwenburg castle features towers, battlements, and stone walls constructed to create the appearance of a medieval fortress in decay.
Between 1793 and 1801, Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse-Kassel commissioned the construction of this castle as part of the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe landscape.
The structure reflects the German Romantic movement's interest in medieval architecture, incorporating Gothic elements throughout its deliberately designed ruins.
Guided tours of the castle interior reveal period furniture, artifacts, and architectural details, while the surrounding park provides walking paths.
Despite its weathered appearance suggesting centuries of decay, every stone was specifically positioned to create this artificial medieval ruin in the 1790s.
Location: Kassel
GPS coordinates: 51.31140,9.40861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
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