Sightseeing in Limburg and der Lahn
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The town of Limburg an der Lahn is a small, with only around 33.000 people living here, but it is a very pretty one. It is located between Frankfurt (63 km) and Cologne (110 km). The Lahn is the river which runs next to where this town is located and also gave it part of its name. The city became important due to its easy crossing point of the river Lahn.
There are not that many main sights in town but it has some, such as the Saint George's cathedral and the old Lahn bridge. The St. George's cathedral is build on a high point and is visible from many places as it even rises above the trees. A walk trough the old town is rewarding as it has an intact medieval city center and is largely pedestrian only. This turns this town into a attractive place to visit. Typical for Limburg and der Lahn are the houses with the timber framing. In between the frame there is plaster giving it its unique look. This type of construction has been applied widely in Germany and can still be found in many of its historical towns.
A nice feature in the old town is the Hattstein fountain which represents a guy holding a barrel and drinking it. According to legend he was a captain of the city guard and by drinking the 156 liter of wine he showed how strong he was. Limburg is a bit hilly but because its is a small center it is very walk-able Limburg an der Lahn is located in a basin of the Rhenish Slate mountains. Because of its small size you can see this place in a couple of hours, but it is still worth a visit, especially if you combine it with something to eat and drink. |
Limburg an der Lahn travel photo gallery
The cathedral on the river
Lahn.
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The cathedral seen from
the old Lahn bridge.
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Tower on the old Lahn bridge.
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This Germany photo galleries includes: Aachen, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Goslar, Koblenz, Limburg, Mainz, Potsdam and Wiesbaden.
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The road leading into the old town.
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Medieval houses in the old town.
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The spires of the cathedral.
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The towers of the cathedral.
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Front facade
of the church.
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The gardens in front of the van der Lahn
cathedral.
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Narrow streets in the historical town.
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Small square with historical houses.
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Beergarden in the historical city center.
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Hattstein fountain (the soaker).
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Houses made of wooden beams and
plaster.
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Detail of the wooden beam architecture.
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Good example of the architecture in the old town.
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Medieval church in the old town.
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The cathedral rising above the trees.
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Internet sites with travel information about Limburg an der Lahn
Suggested photo albums on Mad Planet Earth
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