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Sights of Neuerburg (English by Joe Mothes)

Castle "Neuerburg" The largest habitable castle of Bitburg-Prüm District, now a youth hostel. It was partially destructed in 1692 by French troops. The inner courtyard and the chapel are open to the public without appointment..

 

Part of the ancient city wall system (Re-constructed) .

 

 
The "Beils" - tower, part of the 16th century fortifications.   "Schwarzbildchen" - a place of worship to the Virgin Mary.

 

"Kreuzkapelle" (Chapel of the cross). Built in Baroque style, it used to be the home of a hermit in the 18th century.

 

The city park, a place to relax near a beautiful pond and two impressive river cascades.

 

Children's playground in the park.

 

 

River Enz double cascade, separated by a natural ledge.

 

 

 

 

The gothic parish church with the unique, separate bell tower.

 

St.Eligius" chapel originally was adjacent to a 15th century hospital.

 

Manor house of 1624 with watch tower of former city wall.

 

 
"Mother Mary" column on the market place - erected 1932 on the occasion of the 600th city anniversary.   Statue of St.John Nepomuk near the market place.

 

Old City Hall of 1897, rebuilt after WW II .

 

Holy Family Crib (by Norbert Klinkhammer) featured at the parish church during Christmas time.

 

Church and Manor house in crib detail.

 

WW II Memorial Park

 

WW II Memorial

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