The Castle

"Burg" 

Old “Wasserburg”  mentioned in a history book from 1085 as “Wazzerburch”, continued to be extended from the middle of the 12 century as the seat of the Wasserburger Hallgrafen. Its outpost and main fortress building were protected on the west and east sides by a deep ditch and by the cliffs on the south and north sides. The entrance was protected by a large fortified gate. Ludwig the Bearded from Bayern-Ingolstadt further reinforced the fortifications of the whole area in 1415 making it virtually impregnable. Duke Wilhelm IV rebuilt the fort into a ducal residence between 1531 and 1537. The castle chapel of St. Ägidien was built in its present day form in the second half of the 15th century. The castle now houses an old people´s home, therefore viewing for visitors is restricted.

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