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Kyrburg Castle Ruins

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Kyrburg Castle Ruins

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    August 11, 2019

    First mentioned in 1128.

    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.

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      April 25, 2022

      The Kyrburg, the landmark of Kirn

      The Kyrburg, built around 960 by the count Emicho, is a landmark of the town of Kirn that can be seen from afar. After a history marked by various occupations, the Kyrburg was destroyed by the French in 1734.
      The guardhouse, which was only built after the destruction, now houses a restaurant. From the terrace you can enjoy a wonderful view of Kirn and the Nahe valley. Germany's whisky museum is housed in a deep cellar beneath the guardhouse. The lavishly restored castle complex offers an impressive view of Kirn and the Nahe valley as far as the southern heights of the Hunsrück from a high vantage point.
      It is also possible to get married in a restored vault of the Kyrburg in a medieval atmosphere.

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        April 24, 2017

        From Kyrburg you have a wonderful overview of Kirn. Unfortunately, the café is closed on Mondays only, otherwise you can enjoy the view there with a cup of coffee.

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          Location: Kirn, Bad Kreuznach, Landkreis Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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