Castles
GermanyRhineland-PalatinateLandkreis Bad KreuznachBad KreuznachKirnKyrburg Castle Ruins
Castles
GermanyRhineland-PalatinateLandkreis Bad KreuznachBad KreuznachKirnKyrburg Castle Ruins
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Kyrburg Castle Ruins
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Location: Kirn, Bad Kreuznach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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August 11, 2019
Hiking
In 1734 the fortress was blown up, again under French occupation. The castle ruins then served as a quarry for the people of Kirn.
As an open-air stage, the castle ruins offer a dramatic backdrop for cultural events. In recent years, several operas (especially by Giuseppe Verdi) have been performed there, and various theater performances, concerts and festivities also take place.
In the middle of the ruins there is also a wedding room for weddings.
The garrison house was built in 1764, which now houses the Kyrburg restaurant and the whisky museum in the basement.
•April 25, 2022
Hiking
The Kyrburg, built around 960 by the count Emicho, is a landmark of the town of Kirn that can be seen from afar. After …
•April 24, 2017
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Elevation 260 m
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Location: Kirn, Bad Kreuznach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany