Sparrenburg (Bielefeld)

Germany / Nordrhein-Westfalen / Bielefeld
 castle, ruins
The Sparrenburg (actually: Castle and Fortress Sparrenberg) is a restored fortress in the Bielefeld-Mitte district of Bielefeld, Germany. It is situated on the Sparrenberg (180 m/591 ft altitude) in the Teutoburg Forest and towers 60 m (197 ft) above the city centre. Its current appearance mainly originated in the 16th and 19th century. The Sparrenburg is considered to be Bielefeld's landmark.
The castle was constructed between 1240 and 1250 by the Counts of Ravensberg. The castle has been rebuilt many times. Although often under siege, it was never stormed. After extensive restoration work, the castle now presents itself as an imposing historic site.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrenberg_Castle
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Coordinates:   52°0'53"N   8°31'35"E
This article was last modified 14 years ago