Cowherd Tower, Oberwesel

Cowherd Tower, Oberwesel

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Cowherd Tower, Oberwesel

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Location: Oberwesel, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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July 13, 2020

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The urban cattle herder from Oberwesel am Rhein had an difficult life. During the day he had to lead the cows of the citizens to the pastures, at night he …

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March 19, 2019

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The Kuhhirtenturm with its raised suspension bridge is certainly one of the most striking and beautiful defense towers on the medieval city wall.

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October 5, 2024

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This is where the shepherds who looked after the city’s pastures once lived.

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Location: Oberwesel, Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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