Wasserburg Kapellendorf

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Kapellendorf moated castle is located in a valley depression of the Sulzbach stream in the middle of the municipality of Kapellendorf, which is located in the middle of the triangle of cities Jena - Weimar - Apolda. The moated castle is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Thuringia. It was founded in the 12th century and is currently used as a museum and as a venue for events. Kapellendorf moated castle is a branch of the Erfurt City Museum.

Coordinates: 50°58'32"N, 11°28'0"E

Location

Am Burgplatz 1Kapellendorf 99510 ThuringiaGermany

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+49 36425 22485

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Wasserburg Kapellendorf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schloss Belvedere, Schloß Tiefurt, Haus am Horn, Optisches Museum Jena.

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UNESCO-listed Bauhaus building
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Forts and castles
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