Langenau Castle, Medieval lowland castle in Obernhof, Germany
The square Romanesque bergfried tower stands at the meeting point of the Gelbach and Lahn rivers, surrounded by Gothic fortification walls and flanking towers.
First documented in 1243, Countess Mechthild of Sayn bequeathed the castle to the Archbishopric of Cologne, who later granted it to the Langenau noble family.
The transformation from a fortress to a water castle demonstrates the evolution of defensive architecture in medieval Rhineland through its Gothic and Romanesque elements.
The castle grounds include a substantial timber-framed building from the 17th century, connected to the original medieval defensive structures through preserved walkways.
The castle changed functions dramatically in 1851 when Countess Giech converted the entire complex into a hospital and residence for children from impoverished families.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 50.31060,7.84278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:13
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