Kintzheim Castle

Kintzheim Castle is an ancient structure in Kenzheim, France. It was known in the VI century under the name Villa Regis, its creation dates back to the XII century. Construction of the castle began in 1250 by decree of Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen. The fortress was completed at the end of the XIII century, and residential buildings were built in the XIV-XV centuries.

The castle in shape is a correct square. It stands on a small hill, surrounded by greenery. The walls of the castle have many arched windows. The walls are crowned with teeth, they are only partially preserved. The courtyard of the castle was built up with residential buildings, and in the center there was a chapel. There is a large round tower near the castle, with one large window surrounded by four small windows. Unfortunately, the top of the tower has not survived to our days. In addition, a park was built in the English style, which today is one of the famous gardens of France.

In 1876, German architects consolidated the ruins of Kintzheim. In 1945, during the Battle of Alsace, the castle was used as an observation post and the tower was hit by artillery shells. In 1968, the building was restored and became a tourist attraction, which is visited annually by about 150,000 tourists.