Rote Burg

The Rote Burg stands at house number 14 on Büchel street, featuring architectural elements characteristic of North Rhine-Westphalia residential buildings.

Built approximately in the year 1500, this structure represents the transition period when medieval fortifications evolved into residential buildings in German cities.

The building demonstrates the architectural preferences of wealthy merchants in Aachen during a time when the city maintained strong connections with European nobility.

Visitors can locate the Rote Burg at coordinates 50.776025, 6.085295, although interior access remains restricted due to private ownership status.

The structure maintains its original residential function while holding protected status as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia's preservation registry.

Location: Aachen

Inception: 15 century

Address: Büchel 14

GPS coordinates: 50.77602,6.08530

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41