Lichtenberg, Medieval tower house and city hall in Utrecht, Netherlands
The Lichtenberg complex consists of two main structures: a tower house and a city hall, connected along the Oudegracht canal in Utrecht's center.
The Van Lichtenberg family constructed the original tower house in the late 12th century, which later transformed into two separate buildings: Groot and Klein Lichtenberg.
The building represents the transition from medieval architecture to Renaissance design, with modifications ordered by Emperor Charles V between 1537 and 1547.
The preserved wharf cellar remains accessible to visitors, while the main building continues to serve administrative functions as part of Utrecht's city hall.
The structure's location required two bridges for access, demonstrating the medieval engineering solutions for urban water management in Utrecht.
Location: Utrecht
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 52.09165,5.11959
Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:31
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