Illens Castle, Castle ruin in Rossens, Switzerland
The stone walls of Illens Castle stand on elevated ground, providing views across the surrounding landscape of the Canton of Fribourg.
Built between 1150 and 1276, Illens Castle served as a strategic fortification during medieval times in the Swiss territory of Gibloux.
The ruins of Illens Castle hold class A status in the Swiss cultural property registry, marking its importance to national heritage preservation efforts.
Visitors can locate Illens Castle at Route d'Illens 200 in Rossens, with geographical coordinates of 46.738589° N latitude and 7.110481° E longitude.
The remaining structure reveals medieval construction techniques through its stone masonry and architectural elements from the 12th century.
Location: Gibloux
Location: Canton of Fribourg
Inception: 1150
Part of: list of cultural properties in Gibloux
Address: Auge du Château, 1728 Rossens
GPS coordinates: 46.73859,7.11048
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34
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