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Wilhelmsturm and its collection
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The Wilhelmsturm, standing at a height of 37 meters, is the present-day landmark of the city of Dillenburg, located in the Lahn-Dill district of central Hesse. This tower, named after Wilhelm I of Orange, is prominently visible on the approximately 270-meter high Schlossberg, which rises southwest of the old town of Dillenburg.
The Construction of the Wilhelmsturm
Constructed between the years 1872 and 1875, the Wilhelmsturm was built on the former upper castle courtyard. The tower was designed by the architect Friedrich Albert Cremer and was supported by both German and Dutch resources. The tower was built as a lasting monument to Wilhelm I of Orange, who was born here in 1533.
The Oranien-Nassau Museum in the Wilhelmsturm
Currently, the Wilhelmsturm houses the Oranien-Nassau Museum. This museum primarily exhibits objects that are related to the history of the Nassau and Oranien-Nassau houses. Visitors can learn about the life of Wilhelm of Orange, famous Nassauers in European history, the connection of Nassau-Dillenburg to the Dutch royal house, and the construction of fortresses in the early modern period using the example of the 'Dillenburg'.
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