The castle of Monschau was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century. In the middle of the 14th century, the complex was extended and enclosed by mighty ring …

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Joe Outside

April 18, 2022

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Monschau Castle was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century. The complex was expanded in the middle of the 14th century and enclosed by mighty curtain walls and …

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Bumble-Bee

August 8, 2019

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There is a youth hostel in the castle. For this reason, you can not visit the building unfortunately.

But also the visit of the inner court and the fantastic view of the city are worthwhile!

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Location: Monschau, Städteregion Aachen, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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