🏰 Alte Burg (Bad Münstereifel)

Germany · Europe · 50.56°N, 6.77°E

The Alte Burg in Bad Münstereifel, Germany, is a circular rampart that is the remains of a fortification from the Carolingian period. The refuge castle acted as a place of retreat for the local population and as protection for the daughter monastery of Prüm Abbey. The defences dating to the 9th century have been designated as a protected monument. The castle site lies within the county of Euskirchen in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Country	Germany
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	50.56°N, 6.77°E · view on map

Alte Burg (Bad Münstereifel) is located in Germany, in Europe.

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