Eller, Heritage castle in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Description
Eller is a castle in Düsseldorf that combines a medieval tower with a 19th-century manor house, set within a large park with green areas and walking paths. The grounds feature several connected buildings and offer plenty of open space for visitors to explore.
History
The original fortress dates from the 14th century and was converted into a manor house in 1826, when a nobleman kept one tower and filled in the moat. Two wings and additional buildings were added in 1902, completing the structure seen today.
Culture
The name reflects its noble past, and visitors today encounter a blend of different building styles that reveal layers of change over centuries. Walking through the grounds, one naturally sees how the place evolved from fortress to residence to public institution.
Practical
The grounds are open to visitors with marked pathways that allow you to walk around the entire property. Wear comfortable shoes, as the paths lead through park areas and around the different buildings on the site.
Did you know?
The property once served as a retirement home before being converted into a fashion school, showing how a historic building adapted to new purposes. This shift in use is still visible in the layout and arrangements of the different spaces on site.
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