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Unterau Castle Ruins

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Unterau Castle Ruins

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    July 20, 2025

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    Unterau Castle

    Unterau Castle is located in the market town of Essing. It lies 300 meters southwest of the Unterau district on a gently sloping promontory above the Altmühl Valley, …
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    The complex dates back to the first half of the 12th century. The castle is not mentioned in any written sources. It was presumably built to guard the old road from Freising to Hemau in the Altmühl Valley. (Source: Wikipedia)
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    Location: Essing, Kelheim, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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