Forgotten History
Burg Geilenkirchen
Geilenkirchen, Germany
Geilenkirchen Castle is a derelict moated castle on the left of the Wurm in the town of Geilenkirchen in the Heinsberg district in North Rhine-Westphalia. The castle was built in the 12th century by the Counts of Heinsberg to secure the ford of the Wurm on the Roman road Aachen-Roermond. Today, the remains of the castle, after its destruction in 1945, are integrated into the St. Ursula Episcopal High School.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Geilenkirchen, Germany
- Coordinates
- 50.96370, 6.12340
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1011919
What is Burg Geilenkirchen?
Burg Geilenkirchen is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Schloss Trips, Mühle Hommerschen, Schloss Breill, Kapelle am Gillrather Hof.
Where is Burg Geilenkirchen?
Burg Geilenkirchen is in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Coordinates: 50.96370, 6.12340.
How do I get to Burg Geilenkirchen?
Burg Geilenkirchen is at Geilenkirchen, Germany (50.96370, 6.12340). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.