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Grafenschloss Diez, Diez

Diez Castle

Diez

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Grafenschloss Diez stands in Diez (Rhein-Lahn-Kreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Grafenschloss Diez rises above the old town of Diez on a porphyry outcrop, close to where the Aar flows into the Lahn. Construction began in the second half of the 11th century under the counts of Diez, and the stronghold went through several roles over time, from a count's residence to a Renaissance palace, before becoming a prison from the late 18th century until 1928. Visitors today can see the square 11th century keep, the south wing built in 1485 with strong Dutch craftsmanship influences, and the St Remigius chapel merged into the great hall.

What to know

  • The castle stands directly above the old town of Diez, perched on a porphyry outcrop.
  • Part of the former prison buildings in the western outer bailey now houses a youth hostel.
  • A regional Nassau heritage museum has occupied part of the site since the 1960s.
  • Access is on foot from the historic town centre, involving a climb.
  • Opening hours, admission fees and accessibility details are not specified in the available information.

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Where this château is

Diez · Rhein-Lahn-Kreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Schlossberg 8, 65582 Diez

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Rheinland-Pfalz
Period of construction
11th century

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Is Diez Castle open to visitors?
Part of the site, including the regional museum, can be visited, though exact opening hours are not given in the available data.
How old is Diez Castle?
Its oldest parts, the keep and hall, date from the second half of the 11th century under the counts of Diez.
Was Diez Castle used as a prison?
Yes, it was converted into a prison in 1778-1779 and served that purpose until 1928.
Can you stay overnight at Diez Castle?
A youth hostel occupies part of the former prison buildings in the western outer bailey.

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Rhein-Lahn-Kreis

From the same period — 11e siècle