Wilhelmsburg, located in Hilchenbach, is a former Nassau residence and summer palace that was converted into an administrative building in 1776. This well-proportioned, massive Baroque building was constructed on older foundations and features a plastered facade with mineral paint, a slate-covered roof, and wooden mullioned windows. The building's history dates back to 1365, when it was a fortified house, and it was later named Wilhelmsburg after its new owner, Count Wilhelm of Nassau-Siegen-Hilchenbach.
Since 1982, Wilhelmsburg has been home to the city museum, city library, and city archive. These institutions provide a wealth of information about the history and culture of Hilchenbach and the surrounding region. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits and collections that shed light on the area's past, from its early days as a fortified house to its time as a Nassau residence and summer palace.
History & Anthropology Castle Historic house
Im Burgweiher 1, Hilchenbach
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