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Schwanenburg Castle
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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.
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Schwanenburg Castle | |
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![]() Schwanenburg Castle, seen from the south | |
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Alternative names | Swan Castle |
General information | |
Architectural style | Baroque |
Town or city | Kleve |
Country | North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany |
Completed | Before 1092 |
Renovated | 1663-1666, 1948-1953 |
Height | 180 feet (55 m) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | 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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