Clanx Castle

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Clanx Castle is a ruined castle in the Appenzell District of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. ()

Local name: Ruine Clanx Built: 1219 (806 years ago)Coordinates: 47°20'50"N, 9°24'40"E

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Appenzell InnerrhodenSwitzerland

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Clanx Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Abbey Library, Seealpsee, Wildkirchli, Ebenalp.

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Abbey with Switzerland's oldest library
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Archaeological site
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Church
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Forts and castles
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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