Nickenicher Burgtor

Burgstraße, 56645 Nickenich

Structure/Modern architecture Tourist attractions – various historical building Historic town centre Historic site Fortress/Castle

In its monumental form made of basalt lava stone, the castle gate in Nickenich is an ornament of the place.

It was once the entrance to the farm buildings in the castle district.

The castle gate was built in 1677 and is today the only remnant of a former knight's seat.

The builder is the Provost of Mainz, Baron Heinrich Ferdinand von der Leyen zu Nickenich. The castle was on the upper half of Burgstrasse, which had been mentioned since 1528. The listed castle gate was once the entrance to the farm buildings of the castle district.

Further information: http://gv-nickenich.de/GVN/page/projekte/themen/burg-burgtor.php