Burgruine Hals, Passau

Name: Burgruine Hals
Address: Passau, Germany

#18 among attractions in Passau

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The ruins of Hals Castle are located in the Passau district of Hals. The name Hals is derived from the location of the castle on the Hals, that is, the narrow loop of the Ilz River. On a narrow rocky ridge above the village lie the ruins of the once mighty spur castle. The site is listed as a ground monument under the file number D-2-7446-0197 in the Bavarian Atlas as "underground medieval and early modern findings and finds in the area of the Hals castle ruins". Likewise, it is listed as an architectural monument of Hals under file number D-2-62-000-679.

Coordinates: 48°35'28"N, 13°27'44"E

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Burgruine Hals – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Veste Oberhaus, Stadttheater Passau.

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Baroque place of worship with frescoes
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Museum, History museum, View point
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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City hall, Historical place
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Museum
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Church
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Historical place, Forts and castles
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