Forgotten History
Burg Montclair
Mettlach, Germany
Montclair Castle (“Munzlar”) (Latin mons clarus = bright mountain) is a medieval castle ruin near Mettlach, a municipality in the Merzig-Wadern district (Saarland). In the Middle Ages, the castle was one of the most important fortifications on the lower Saar and served as a traffic artery to control the river. With a length of almost 900 meters, the previous complex “Alt-Montclair”, which was razed in 1351, was one of the largest castles of the High Middle Ages in Germany.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Mettlach, Germany
- Coordinates
- 49.49560, 6.55778
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1013137
What is Burg Montclair?
Burg Montclair is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Sender Mettlach, Mettlach abbey, Villeroy & Boch, Biereiche.
Where is Burg Montclair?
Burg Montclair is in Mettlach, Germany. Coordinates: 49.49560, 6.55778.
How do I get to Burg Montclair?
Burg Montclair is at Mettlach, Germany (49.49560, 6.55778). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.