Marienburg, Medieval water castle in Hildesheim, Germany
The Marienburg Castle stands with thick walls up to two meters wide, protected by two moats and the River Innerste along a trade route.
Bishop Henry III ordered the construction of Marienburg Castle between 1346 and 1349 to maintain control over the increasingly autonomous city of Hildesheim.
The castle's architecture combines Romanesque elements with a 31-meter-high keep and a grand palas that reflects medieval German defensive construction methods.
The castle grounds, acquired by the city of Hildesheim in 2005 for 12.1 million euros, connect to the University of Hildesheim's educational facilities.
From 1949 to 1991, the medieval fortress housed industrial operations, including a canning facility and an ice cream manufacturing plant.
Location: Hildesheim
Inception: 1346
GPS coordinates: 52.11420,9.98222
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:40
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