A neo-Gothic castle with castle grounds in Sinzig
A neo-Gothic castle with castle grounds in Sinzig
The married couple Gustav Otto Bunge (1821 - 1891) and Adele
Bunge, née Andreae (1828 - 1899) had what is now Sinzig Castle built for them in 1854-58.
neo-Gothic style on the foundations of the medieval castle destroyed by the French.
medieval moated castle destroyed by the French. The choice of
The choice of building site was influenced by the
romantic movement in Germany with its longing for grand palaces, castles and
palaces, castles and personalities. Barbarossa's visits to Sinzig have therefore
town in Bunge's eyes. The architect of the new building was
Vinzenz Statz was the architect of the new church, while the interior was painted by Carl
Christian Andreae, painter of the "Nazarene School" and brother-in-law of the client. The
park was designed by Josef August Lenné.
In 1954, the town of Sinzig bought the castle and had the tower room restored at great expense in 2004.
restored the tower room at great expense. Today it serves as a registry office and
and is a very popular venue for many people wanting to get married for the
wedding vows.
The former parlour regularly hosts cultural events.</p
take place.</p>
Today, the castle houses the local history museum, which
offers an insight into the history of Sinzig.
The married couple Gustav Otto Bunge (1821 - 1891) and Adele
Bunge, née Andreae (1828 - 1899) had what is now Sinzig Castle built for them in 1854-58.
neo-Gothic style on the foundations of the medieval castle destroyed by the French.
medieval moated castle destroyed by the French. The choice of
The choice of building site was influenced by the
romantic movement in Germany with its longing for grand palaces, castles and
palaces, castles and personalities. Barbarossa's visits to Sinzig have therefore
town in Bunge's eyes. The architect of the new building was
Vinzenz Statz was the architect of the new church, while the interior was painted by Carl
Christian Andreae, painter of the "Nazarene School" and brother-in-law of the client. The
park was designed by Josef August Lenné.
In 1954, the town of Sinzig bought the castle and had the tower room restored at great expense in 2004.
restored the tower room at great expense. Today it serves as a registry office and
and is a very popular venue for many people wanting to get married for the
wedding vows.
The former parlour regularly hosts cultural events.</p
take place.</p>
Today, the castle houses the local history museum, which
offers an insight into the history of Sinzig.
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