Sinzig Castle

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.

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.

Today, the castle houses the local history museum, which offers an insight into the history of Sinzig.