Burg Blankenheim
Blankenheim
The imposing castle dominates the image of Blankenheim. Finds indicate that a Roman fort previously stood here.
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Burg Monschau
Monschau
The Monschau Castle presumably originated at the beginning of the 13th century. In the middle of the 14th century, the complex was extended and enclosed by a mighty circular wall and embattlements. This nearly impregnable fortress of the powerful Jülich Counts was besieged with heavy artillery by Emperor Charles V in 1543 and was ultimately overtaken; the town was looted…
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Burg Nideggen
Nideggen
Nideggen Castle looks back on an eventful history and is a unique cultural monument to the history of the Middle Ages in the Rhineland and the Eifel.
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Burg Olbrück
Niederdürenbach
Olbrück Castle is located in the middle of the magnificent volcanic area of the Eifel.
The geological dimension of volcanism and the cultural-historical dimension of the Middle Ages collide here and become tangible at Olbrück Castle!
Burg Pyrmont
Roes
Pyrmont Castle is enthroned on a mighty slate rock above a waterfall on the Elzbach.
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Burg Reifferscheid
Hellenthal
Close to the border between the Eifel and the Ardennes in the municipality of Hellenthal is Reifferscheid Castle, first mentioned in 1106, a medieval hilltop castle typical of the Eifel. The current system of castle ruins, outer bailey and fortified castle settlement reflects the change in this former mansion…
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Burg Stolberg
Stolberg
The castle, which dates from the 15th century, is now used as a museum & event location.
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Castle Satzvey
Mechernich
Welcome to "Burg Satzvey", one of the most beautiful water castles in the Rhineland region.
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Castles of Manderscheid
Manderscheid
The spa town of Manderscheid is most famous for two medieval castle ruins that stand directly opposite each other on steep mountain spurs not far from the town's alleyways. The massive complexes are separated only by the little Lieser river and a meadow, which in summer becomes a perfect place for a breather while hiking the Eifelsteig trail or for a family picnic with children…
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Eltz Castle - the fairytale castle in the Eifel forest
Wierschem
High towers, picturesque oriels, protective walls and a deep castle moat amaze visitors when the well-preserved medieval castle appears out of nowhere on one of the hiking trails - e. g. the award-winning dream trail "Eltzer Burgpanorama". The interior holds some well-preserved treasures: the imposing knights' hall, the armoury and treasure chamber or the bedrooms, living rooms and writing rooms…
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