Löwenburg Castle

The Löwenburg was built in the second half of the 12th century by Heinrich II, Count of Sayn, as a border fortress against Electoral Cologne castles such as Drachenfels. Its first documentary mention occurred on August 29, 1247, during the division of the Sayn inheritance, with Countess Mechthild of Sayn securing a right of residence. In the 13th century, the main castle, outer bailey, and northern outer ring were constructed. Through inheritance, the castle passed to the Counts of Sponheim-Heinsberg in 1269, who henceforth called themselves Lords of Löwenburg and made Honnef their main seat.