Brüggen Castle, Brüggen, Germany

Brüggen Castle was the most important castle in the north of the Duchy of Jülich. The castle was built by the Count of Kessel in the 13th century to guard a ford over the River Schwalm. In the early 14th century it went into the possession of the dukes of Jülich, who had the existing building replaced by a quadrangular castle made from brick. After the occupation of Brüggen in 1794 by Napoleonic troops it was confiscated and resold by the French government to a private individual at the beginning of the 19th century. Today part of the castle houses a hunting and natural history museum.

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Helen Sturt (13 months ago)
It cost €6 to go in for 5 of us. We used Google translate app to read the information. Spent about an hour. Lovely observation tower at top.

Tayfun Özaltın (14 months ago)
A water castle with a nice park and recreational areas around. It is surrounded by nice cafes and a lively (but small) street. If you are passing by this city you can consider having a short break for an hour or so.

Andrejs Hohlovs (2 years ago)
Place with museum, wedding dresses shop, restqurants, park.. greqt place to rest or visit once. The museum dedecated to the local nature qnd history.

JE Hermes (3 years ago)
After 30+ years revisited. Looks nicer and invites to roam around. Town nearly all traffic free,ideal for walking and cycling.

Phil Wright (3 years ago)
Old castle with a moat nice garden with friendly ducks just a bit small hence the drop of 1 star reasonably priced at €3 for a adult ticket

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