Wetterburg, Castle ruin in Wetterburg, Germany.
The stone walls of Wetterburg castle extend across a strategic hilltop position, with remaining structures revealing medieval construction methods and defensive architecture.
Constructed in 1306, the castle served as a defensive fortification during a period of territorial conflicts between regional nobles in medieval Germany.
The castle ruins demonstrate the architectural preferences of medieval German nobility, featuring characteristics of 14th-century military engineering and residential design.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through marked pathways, with informational panels explaining the historical significance of different structural elements.
Local records indicate that the castle's position allowed guards to monitor trade routes across multiple valleys, making it an important checkpoint for medieval commerce.
Location: Wetterburg
Inception: 1306
GPS coordinates: 51.38640,9.06092
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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