The cylindrical tower and main body of Vianden Castle in winter

A close-up perspective of Vianden Castle shows the mighty cylindrical tower standing guard over the main complex. The tower, with its conical slate roof, features typical medieval arrow slits for defense, while the central castle body develops over multiple floors with Gothic arched windows. The grey stone walls show the signs of time and the different construction phases that followed over the centuries. A thin layer of snow covers the roofs and surrounding meadows, while the wooded hills in the background complete this Luxembourg winter landscape. The photograph captures the majesty of one of the most important castles in Western Europe.

Vianden tower, medieval castle, defensive architecture, Luxembourg winter, Gothic