Wesenberg Castle

The construction of Wesenberg Castle took place in the mid-13th century under Prince Nikolaus von Werle. Its primary purpose was to protect the then town of “Wesenberge”. During the conflicts between Mecklenburg and Brandenburg, known as the Margrave Wars, the castle changed hands multiple times from 1276 onwards. From 1329, the Stargard region became a fief of the Mecklenburg rulers. In 1352, Mecklenburg-Stargard became an independent duchy under Johann von Mecklenburg. For a time, Wesenberg Castle even served as a residence for the widow of Duke Ulrich II. After 1500, the castle's function changed to a princely office. The Thirty Years' War led to significant destruction, so that around 1660, the “Great House” was considered uninhabitable and by 1677 was described as completely dilapidated. Only the keep and parts of the southern castle wall remained.