Lengenfeld Castle

Burglengenfeld, Germany

Lengenfeld castle originates from the 10th century and the current appearance dates from the first half of the 12th century. The keep was added and castle enlarged by Wittelsbach family around 1123-1146. The castle is enclosed by 800m long curtain wall. Guided tours to the castle are available.

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Auf der Burg, Burglengenfeld, Germany
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

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Tourism Photography (21 months ago)
Die Kaiser- und Herzogsburg in der Oberpfalz nördlich von Regensburg ist schon von Weitem sichtbar mit den beiden Bergfrieden. Die historische Burg Lengenfeld befindet sich in Privatbesitz und beheimatet ein heilpädagogisches Zentrum. Sehenswert ist auch die unter Denkmalschutz stehende Altstadt mit Rathaus und Stadtbefestigung.
Markus Suttner (21 months ago)
Schön renoviert
Jörg Joe (21 months ago)
Sehr schön hier oben mit tollem Ausblick!
Matthias Scheffran (21 months ago)
Eine Miielalterliche Burg die über der Stadt thront und weithin sichtbar ist. Sie ist leider nicht vollständig öffentlich begehbar da dort eine art Heim oder Anstalt untergebracht ist.
Harald Fürbringer (2 years ago)
Die Burg ist schon sehenswert, offensichtlich wegen dem schlechten Wetter war nichts los. Allgemein nicht öffentlich zugänglich.
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