Gamburg Castle, Werbach, Germany

Gamburg Castle was built in the mid-12th century by arcbishops of Mainz. Unlike many other castles, Gamburg was indeed renovated several times, such as during the Renaissance, but it was never destroyed and was continuously inhabited. Even during the Peasants' War, it remained intact thanks to the personal intervention of Götz von Berlichingen, making it one of the few castles to do so.

At the center of the castle complex with an almost oval layout stands the Romanesque keep. Surrounding the inner courtyard are the former stables, the so-called Forester's House, and the opposite 'castle,' consisting of the chapel tower, the great hall (Palas), the Middle Building, and the Rear Building, which has housed a chapel since 1921. The inner castle was surrounded by a fortification with six semicircular shell towers, a round corner tower, an outer gate with two round towers, and the moat later transformed into a baroque castle park.

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Eelco Goverse (2 years ago)
Nice place. Great view. It was closed but the Burgfrau let us in.

Ian Turner (2 years ago)
Our host, Baron von Mallinckrodt was wonderful. So humorous and entertaining. Generously sharing his home.

Joseph Golestaneh (2 years ago)
Very amazing castle, people and views. I am not biased, at all. Very yummy cakes ?. Definitely would recommend.

Richard de Groot (2 years ago)
It was very nice visiting this castle and getting a private tour by the Baroness.

Anastasiа (2 years ago)
There is a really nice place. Highly recommend to have a cup of coffee with piece of cacke in the castle's yard

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