Best places: Historical landmarks in Brühl, Germany

Spa fountain & village in the landscaped grounds of an 18th-century aristocrat's summer residence.

Burial site for centuries of emperors, this red brick place of worship has a delicate copper roof.

Public space in storied surroundings hosting light shows, ice skating & other seasonal activities.

Well-preserved medieval Cistercian monastery, known for its Romanesque church & gothic cloisters.

Urban botanical garden founded in the early 1800s featuring large & historic greenhouses.

👍👍 Beautiful medieval Abbey with the grave of Gunhilda of Demark, consort queen of Germany that died in the year 1038. Lovely view and tall walls. Currently the crypt is closed as the repairs of the restaurant building are being repaired from a fire a few years ago but should reopen sometime in around...

A 60m sandstone water tower & city square landmark dating from 1889 decorated in sculptures.

Late medieval castle on a hill offering scenic valley views, exhibits & a restaurant, plus a hostel.

Ornate mosque built in the castle gardens not for religious purposes, but as a symbol of tolerance.

👍 This was during the Eastern market that they have on the weekends around Easter. It's fun they sell some food it isn't big like a Christmas market. But it is a fun place to go and has a festive atmosphere and all the shops are open even on Sunday. They sell some brats and some snitchel some ice crea...

Hilltop remains of a mighty castle with medieval origins, plus multimedia exhibitions & gardens.

Hiking routes lead to the remnants of a 12th-century hilltop castle with sweeping countryside views.

Storied mountain castle built in the 1100s, with a tunnel & picturesque views of the Neckar Valley.

👍👍 Fantastic location for views of the Rhine valley. Also for open air concerts and festivals.

👍👍 THIS IS A COMBINED REVIEW FOR PARKPLATZ VIERBURGEN, BURG HINTERBURG, AND BURG SCHADECK as we visited all three during the same hike, though photos will be exclusively of the specific location. Came here on a rainy October 2022 weekend afternoon with a friend and our four combined kids ages 6, 5, 3,...

Isolated ruins of a monastery offering a peaceful atmosphere & panoramic views from a tower.

Historic ruins of a fortified castle from the 13th century in a mountain setting with views.

👍👍 Beautiful town square, very photogenic. Farmer's market on fridays til after one pm