Blutenburg Castle

Munich, Germany

Blutenburg Castle is an old ducal country seat in the west of Munich. The castle was built between two arms of the River Würm for Duke Albert III, Duke of Bavaria in 1438–39 as a hunting-lodge, replacing an older castle burned down in war. The origin of this castle is a moated castle of the 13th century. The core of this castle was a residential tower, the remains of which were uncovered in 1981. The fortress was first mentioned in writing only in 1432.

Albert's son, Duke Sigismund of Bavaria, ordered extensions of the castle beginning in 1488; he died here in 1501. The main building became derelict during the Thirty Years War, but was rebuilt in 1680–81. The castle is still surrounded by a ring wall with three towers and a gate tower. The defensive character of the castle, however, was with the reconstruction in 17th Century significantly reduced. The plant was already at that time no longer defensible.

Sigismund of Bavaria also ordered the construction of the palace chapel, a splendid masterpiece of late Gothic style which still has preserved its stained-glass windows, along with the altars with three paintings created in 1491 by Jan Polack. The cycle of the statues of the apostles on the side walls was built around 1490/95.

Since 1983 the International Youth Library (Internationale Jugendbibliothek) has been housed in Blutenburg Castle. The Blutenburg concerts are well known.

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Seldweg, Munich, Germany
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Founded: 1438-1439
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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Abdullah Çetinkaya (2 months ago)
A small restaurant with great views and atmosphere that would take you to medieval times. Coffee tastes good, service and staff are very friendly
Cross Keys Chatteris (5 months ago)
Historical, well kept and looking at the notice boards would suggest a hive of stage activity. It’s a beautiful place, the lake is perfect to sit and contemplate the world.
Eric In SF (6 months ago)
I love this place. I just happen to be driving back from the shower and looked up some places to go and saw this and it was a very happy impromptu visit strolling the grounds. Hey beautiful adopt runs alongside the property can't see anything modern so it really takes you back in time
Rinkita Mittal (9 months ago)
Really nice place to chill and walk around. There is also children’s library inside the castle. Also lots events keep happening there.
Petrus Gerryts (10 months ago)
Beautiful little gem to discover. Perfect for a sunny day, but the restaurant is also great. Expect some good tasty traditional food and beers. ;) Great for friends or family.
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