Schwanenburg Castle
| Schwanenburg Castle | |
|---|---|
Schwanenburg Castle, seen from the south | |
Interactive map of the Schwanenburg Castle area | |
| Alternative names | Swan Castle |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Location | Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany |
| Completed | Before 1092 |
| Renovated | 1663-1666, 1948-1953 |
| Height | |
| Height | 180 feet (55 m) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Pieter Post |
| Known for | Anna of Cleves, Lohengrin (opera), Klevian gardens |
| Other information | |
| Parking | Yes |
| Website | |
| https://www.kleve.de/de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/schwanenburg/ | |
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The Schwanenburg Castle (English: Swan Castle), in North Rhine-Westphalia, where the Dukes of Cleves resided, was founded on a steep hill. It is located at the northern terminus of the Kermisdahl where it joins with the Spoykanal, which was previously an important transportation link to the Rhine.