Castle Wissen (Schloss Wissen) is a castle south of the town of Weeze in the Kreis Kleve. The castle is located in the far west of Germany close to the Dutch border. The castle is a so-called moated castle and is located on the river Niers that flows into the Maas in the Netherlands.

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"The first documented date for Wissen Castle dates back to 1370. Even at that time, an outer bailey and a main castle existed; from this, we conclude that the original …

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Around 1870, the castle underwent a Neo-Gothic restoration, which included new towers, enormous stepped gables, and a garden terrace to the south. The current chapel was also built at this time and consecrated in 1876. Having suffered damage during the war and no longer meeting modern requirements, the castle was uninhabitable from 1957 onwards. From 1969, the owning family undertook extensive restoration work to save it from ruin. At this point, the monument preservation authorities of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia became involved, providing the family with advice and financial support.

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Elevation 40 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Weeze, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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