Sporkenburg

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The Sporkenburg is a late medieval castle ruin about one kilometre south of Eitelborn in the district of Westerwaldkreis in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1310 (714 years ago)Coordinates: 50°22'0"N, 7°43'42"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Sporkenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Burg Nassau, Emser Therme, Bad Ems-Nassau.

4.9 miW
Elevated 19th-century fortress and museum
Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz
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Forts and castles, Historical place
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2.5 miS
50°19'57"N • 7°42'48"E
Emser Therme, Bad Ems
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2.3 miS
City hall
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Tower
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Area
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Church
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Temple
Schoenstatt Shrine
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Forts and castles
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Spa Park, Bad Ems
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