Euskirchen, Administrative center in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The urban municipality of Euskirchen lies at an elevation of 145 meters, featuring medieval town walls and three preserved towers from former fortifications.
The first written mention of Euskirchen dates to 870 in the Treaty of Meersen, where it was recorded under the name Augstchirche.
The Kulturhof complex integrates the municipal library and museum, while the Kunstmeile on Kölnerstraße displays various art exhibitions throughout the year.
The pedestrian zone within the medieval walls contains department stores, retail shops, and cafes, serving the shopping needs of 58,000 residents.
The surrounding area includes twelve moated castles, with Hardtburg being one of the few castles open for regular public visits.
Location: Euskirchen
Elevation above the sea: 145 m
Shares border with: Weilerswist, Zülpich, Bad Münstereifel, Mechernich
Website: https://euskirchen.de
GPS coordinates: 50.66128,6.78726
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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