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Braunfels Castle, Germany
Evolution of a castle
After centuries of glowups and makeovers, Braunfels Castle seems to have landed on its signature look. When it was built in the 1200s, it stood as a practical medieval fortress. A few centuries later, major expansions lent it a Gothic character, and in 1679, the castle was largely wrecked by fire and rebuilt with Baroque flair. Finally – amid a fad for medieval revivalism – its ruling prince ordered major additions in the 1840s, harmonising the castle's varied historic components into a unified neo-Gothic style.
Evolution of a castle
After centuries of glowups and makeovers, Braunfels Castle seems to have landed on its signature look. When it was built in the 1200s, it stood as a practical medieval fortress. A few centuries later, major expansions lent it a Gothic character, and in 1679, the castle was largely wrecked by fire and rebuilt with Baroque flair. Finally – amid a fad for medieval revivalism – its ruling prince ordered major additions in the 1840s, harmonising the castle's varied historic components into a unified neo-Gothic style.
First built in medieval times, this castle has seen many makeovers throughout its 800-year history.
© Hans-Georg Eiben / Huber / eStock Photo 2026-09-11 08:45:51 :