Schloss Lütetsburg, Water castle in Lütetsburg, Germany.
Schloss Lütetsburg is a four-winged water castle with two towers surrounded by water-filled moats following medieval defensive traditions. The building sits within a 30-hectare English landscape garden with multiple walking paths.
The castle was built in 1373 by East Frisian leader Lütet Manninga after losing his previous residence to devastating floods. Following severe damage, extensive reconstruction took place between 1956 and 1962 on foundations from 1517.
The park contains a stone pyramid and a friendship temple among other monuments, reflecting how the grounds were designed in the 18th century as a place for contemplation. These structures shape the character of the garden landscape today.
The castle interior remains private, but visitors can walk several kilometers of paths through the park containing over 150 plant species. The flat terrain is easy to traverse and suitable for strolls in most weather conditions.
The architecture blends elements from the 15th and 17th centuries because reconstruction respected historical layers. This makes the castle a notable example of how different building periods are layered at a single site.
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