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Burg Worringen, Worringen

Burg Worringen

Worringen Castle

Worringen

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Worringen

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Burg Worringen stands in Worringen (Köln), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Worringen stood in the 13th century on the left bank of the Rhine at Worringen, now part of Cologne. Built in 1275 by the Archbishopric of Cologne, it was besieged in late May 1288 by the archbishop's opponents as part of a territorial peace league that sought, among other things, its demolition. The Battle of Worringen took place nearby on 5 June 1288, ending in defeat for Archbishop Siegfried of Westerburg and his allies and concluding the six-year Limburg war of succession. The stronghold was destroyed in October 1288 and never rebuilt.

What to know

  • No visible structure remains of this fortress, which was destroyed in 1288.
  • The site lies in Worringen, a district north of Cologne on the left bank of the Rhine.
  • A visit here is essentially a historical exploration of the location, tied to the famous Battle of Worringen rather than to standing ruins.
  • No heritage protection status, opening hours or admission fees are associated with this site.

Where this château is

Worringen · Köln · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Worringen, Köln

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit Burg Worringen today?
No, the fortress was destroyed in 1288 and never rebuilt, so no remains can be seen on site.
Why is Burg Worringen historically significant?
It is linked to the 1288 Battle of Worringen, which ended the Limburg war of succession and led to the fortress's own destruction.
Who built Burg Worringen?
It was built in 1275 by the Archbishopric of Cologne on the left bank of the Rhine.
Where was Burg Worringen located?
In Worringen, now a district of Cologne, in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Sources

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

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The most visited in this department — Köln

From the same period — 13e siècle