Burg Gerswalde

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Burg Gerswalde, Medieval water castle in Gerswalde, Germany

The castle features a rectangular layout with brick construction, surrounding a central courtyard with remnants of fortifications and residential buildings.

Built between 1239 and 1250 by the Margraves of Brandenburg, the castle protected Ascanian territories from Pomeranian and Mecklenburg incursions.

The castle ruins maintain the architectural elements of medieval Brandenburg, including a residential tower with high entrance and preserved ground floor vaults.

Visitors can access the castle from April through October, with adult admission at 1 EUR and reduced tickets at 0.50 EUR.

The castle walls measure 3 meters thick, with the remaining donjon reaching 8 meters in height, displaying medieval engineering capabilities.

Location: Gerswalde

Inception: 1256

GPS coordinates: 53.16960,13.74600

Latest update: March 7, 2025 15:50

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