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Burg Villmar, Villmar

Burg Villmar

Villmar Castle

Villmar

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Villmar

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Villmar stands in Villmar (Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Villmar, also known as Vogteiburg, stands at Villmar, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, in Hesse, on a hillside overlooking the Lahn valley near the village's old cemetery. It was most likely built around 1250 by the lords of Isenburg, and later came under the overlordship of the Archbishopric of Trier in the 14th century. What remains today are only the lower levels, as the upper fortifications were torn down in the early 19th century.

What to know

  • This is a ruin reduced to its lower levels, with no tall structure left to see.
  • The site lies within the village of Villmar, close to the old cemetery.
  • No opening hours, fees or access conditions are specified, as it is an outdoor remnant freely accessible.
  • Expect a short visit, since there is no particular tourist infrastructure on site.

Where this château is

Villmar · Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg · Hessen

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Address

Villmar, Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Villmar today?
Only the lower levels of the former keep survive, the upper parts having been demolished in the early 19th century.
Who built Burg Villmar?
It was most likely built around 1250 by the lords of Isenburg.
Where is Burg Villmar located?
It stands at Villmar, in the Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Hesse, near the village's old cemetery.
Can Burg Villmar be visited with a guide?
No verified information mentions guided tours or opening hours.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg