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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Moose Tower

North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Moose Tower

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Moose Tower

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Rinaldini

December 5, 2021

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The main castle with hipped roof and a round tower on the side dates from the 13th century, the remains of the outer castle from the 15th century. The archway and curtain wall as well as the gatehouse built on a square ground plan have also been preserved.

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Didada

January 15, 2022

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The French government privatized the castle in 1801; it has remained in private ownership to this day. Unfortunately, all that remains of the original castle is the castle palace with the round tower on the south-east corner. Today, Brüggen Castle is considered to be a very important moated castle on the Lower Rhine.

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Stephan N

June 9, 2023

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Tower of the outer bailey of Brüggen Castle, built in the 13th century.
Brüggen owes its existence to its geographical location. Located at the only passable ford across the Schwalm, …

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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