Barbarossa ruïne, Medieval ruins in Valkhof Park, Nijmegen, Netherlands
The Barbarossa ruins consist of a tuff stone apse containing architectural elements from Roman and Carolingian construction periods in various styles.
Emperor Frederick I reconstructed the palace in 1155, incorporating existing Roman and Carolingian materials, while the structure remained intact until its partial demolition in 1796.
The ruins form a national monument together with the Valkhof and Saint Nicholas Chapel, representing different architectural periods of Nijmegen's development.
The site remains open to visitors throughout the year within Valkhof Park, featuring informational panels explaining the historical and architectural elements.
The structure includes Roman columns and Carolingian capitals, demonstrating the medieval practice of reusing materials from earlier construction periods.
Location: Nijmegen
Part of: Sint Nicolaaskapel
GPS coordinates: 51.84769,5.87048
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:20
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