Wilhelmsturm, Oranien-Nassauisches Museum

Beschreibung

Dillenburg’s main landmark was built on the former upper castle courtyard between 1872 and 1875 and jointly funded by the Germans and the Dutch. At 18,000 thaler, Princess Marianne of the Netherlands independently bore the largest part of the total construction costs of 29,122 thaler. A modern critic described the structure as a “Mix of romantic, purpose-built design and a monumental basic architecturalconcept”. The tower was constructed as a permanent memorial to William I., Prince of Orange, who was born here in 1533. The modernly designed Orange-Nassau Museum housed within the tower continues this purpose today, with multiple exhibits and richly illustrated texts about ‘the silent one’ and his fight for Dutch freedom. The 41-metre-tall building has four levels, with 114 steps leading up to the third floor where a weddingchamber with views over the town can be used for civil services.DID YOU KNOW?Weddings can be held in the Wilhelmsturm. The wedding chamber is located onthe third floor and can solely be accessed via 114 steps and eight circuits of anarrow spiral staircase. The balcony adjoining the wedding chamber providesan impressive view of Dillenburg and the surrounding area.Opening hours: 1 April to 1 November: Tue – Sun 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.Price: Wilhelmsturm and Villa Grün combined ticket: adults €4.00, children (6 – 15 years) €2.00,families €11.00Schlossberg ticket (museums + casemates): adults €7.00, children (6 – 15 years) €3.50,families €18.50Contact: +49 (0) 2771 800065, info@museumsverein-dillenburg.de