Löwenburg Castle is the main attraction in the UNESCO Site of Gesamtkunstwerk Wilhelmshöhe Mountain Park, and one of the top castles in Germany. Also called the Lion’s Castle, Löwenburg Castle is a replica of a medieval knight’s castle, with weapons and suits of armor on display inside the castle walls. Originally built between 1793 and 1800 at a time of great social upheaval, Löwenburg Castle has been rebuilt over the years by different architects. Nevertheless, the castle retains its charming semi-ruined look outside, while its interior conforms to the characteristic layout of a Baroque country palace. Löwenburg Castle includes, besides the princely apartments, an armory collection from the 16th and 17th century and a Neo-Gothic chapel. Yes, the castle is absolutely amazing, but the rest of the park deserves a visit as well. One thing not to be missed is the cascading water feature. With so much to see and do, there’s no wonder why Löwenburg Castle is one of the best castles to visit in Germany.

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