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Dicker Turm (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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Dicker Turm (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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  • Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    September 8, 2024

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    Esslinger Burg with Dicke Turm, Seilergang and Stäffele, Esslingen am Neckar
    The Esslinger Burg towers over the historic old town of Esslingen am Neckar with its characteristic silhouette of Hochwacht, …
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    March 16, 2024

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    Very popular as a wedding location.
    First take impressive pictures with the photographer in the castle courtyard, then have a banquet in the Big Tower. It is not normally open for business,
    but can be rented for family celebrations for 50 people. (Esslingen live, Kultur und Kongress GmbH)
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    August 17, 2026

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    The Dicke Turm is the most famous structure of Esslingen Castle and a landmark of Esslingen.
    🏰 The tower was built in the 16th century, from around 1527, as part of the reinforced city fortifications.
    Its exceptionally thick walls gave it the name “Dicker Turm”.
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    Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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    Elevation 290 m

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    Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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