Sights of Germany

Castles in Lower-Saxony

Marienburg Castle near Pattensen, Germany

Lower-Saxony (Niedersachsen) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

Castles in Hesse

Saalburg - A reconstructed Roman fort

Hessen (Hesse) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

Castles in Bavaria

Frozen fountain at Residenz Würzburg, Germany

Bavaria (Bayern) is one of 16 states (Länder) of Germany.

Castles in Baden-Württemberg

Schloss Favorite in Ludwigsburg, Germany

Baden-Württemberg is one of 16 states (Länder) in Germany. It is divided into 35 rural districts (Landkreis) and 9 urban districts (Stadtkreis).

Castles in Germany

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub, Germany

Germany is divided in 16 Bundesländer (Federated States). The architecture of castles differs from state to state as their purpose is different too. The most import terms regarding castles are Burg (Castle), Schloss (Palace), Festung (Fortress) and Herrenhaus (Manor).