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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Rees

Watchtower and Bär, Rees city fortifications

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Rees

Watchtower and Bär, Rees city fortifications

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    March 9, 2025

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    A well-preserved city wall
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    August 7, 2023

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    Part of Rees' city wall is called "Bear". This was a brick connecting wall to a bastion in front. It was built between 1616 and 1625 by the Dutch, who expanded Rees into a modern fortress.
    A watchtower on the old city wall completes the ensemble.
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    September 17, 2023

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    Great landmark. I liked it very much 👍
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