| Wernigerode Castle | |
|---|---|
Schloss Wernigerode | |
 Wernigerode Castle in winter | |
  Wernigerode Castle Wernigerode Castle, Saxony-Anhalt | |
| General information | |
| Address | Am Schloß 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany |
| Town or city | Wernigerode |
| Country | Germany |
| Construction stopped | 19th century |
Wernigerode Castle (German: Schloss Wernigerode) is a schloss located in the Harz mountains above the town of Wernigerode in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The present-day building, finished in the late 19th century, is similar in style to Schloss Neuschwanstein, though its foundations are much older[1] and have been reconstructed several times. Wernigerode Castle was first built at the beginning of the 12th century (1110-1120) as a Romanesque architecture medieval fortress for German emperors to have a secure spot to stop during their hunting trips to the Harz. Few of these medieval walls and foundation remain today. At the end of the 15th century the castle was enlarged in a Gothic architecture style, with large arched windows. During the 16th century, it was rebuilt as a Renaissance fortress. A spiral staircase tower still remains intact today. [2]
- ^ "Die Stadt Wernigerode". Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk. 2006-04-26. Archived from the original on 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ^ James, David (2018-01-14). "Wernigerode Castle in the Harz Mountains of Germany". 5-Minute History. Retrieved 2023-12-01.