Even in antiquity, the Romans built a watchtower on the Balberg in Sonsbeck Switzerland to secure the military road between Vetera (near today's Xanten) and Blerick (Venlo - Netherlands). Later it was expanded into a fortified and residential castle for the Klevian counts and dukes; until today, however, only the round tower, built in 1417, bears the name "Römerturm" based on its prehistory. In 1203 the Sonsbeck chapel was separated from the parish of the Xanten Viktorstift and raised to the status of a parish.

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June 20, 2017

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Even the Romans built a watchtower here. This was later rebuilt by the counts of Cleves to a weir and residential castle. The present-day tower dates from 1417 and has retained its name as a reminder of the first builders.

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December 25, 2020

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You can stay overnight in the former water tower / Hotel Specht ... 😊

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