Limburg an der Lahn, Medieval district capital in Hesse, Germany.
Limburg an der Lahn is a medium-sized town in the Limburg-Weilburg district of Hesse, spreading along both banks of the river. The old town alleys climb up to a hill topped by a Romanesque cathedral.
The settlement was granted town rights in 1214 and grew into a trading center connecting Cologne and Frankfurt over the following centuries. The cathedral was completed during the 13th century and has shaped the skyline ever since.
The cathedral carries the name of Saint George, the dragon slayer from Christian tradition, and its towers shape the appearance of the old town. Inside, visitors find wall paintings showing stories from the Bible and coats of arms belonging to noble families.
The town center divides into several postal code zones ranging from 65549 to 65556, each covering different neighborhoods. Visitors find paths along the riverbanks suitable for short walks offering views of the old town.
The Römer 2-4-6 house built in 1289 stands as the oldest documented free-standing timber-framed building in Germany. Its construction demonstrates early woodworking techniques that developed in this region.
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Limburg Cathedral
618 m
Runkel Castle
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Limburg Castle
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Justizvollzugs- und Sicherungsverwahranstalt Diez
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St. Lubentius, Dietkirchen
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Lahntal Bridge
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Schadeck Castle
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Alte Lahnbrücke
821 m
Brückengasse 9
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Diözesanes Zentrum Sankt Nikolaus
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Dehrn Castle
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Marienschule
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Werner-Senger-Haus
674 m
Römer 2-4-6
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Berger Kirche
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St. Maria
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St. Marien
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590 m
Villa Scheid
539 m
Hauptfriedhof Limburg an der Lahn
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St. Sebastian
469 m
Bahnausbesserungswerk
472 m
Priesterseminar Limburg
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Domplatz 7
597 m
Hochbunker Limburg
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