Moers, Historic castle district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Moers is a town on the left bank of the Rhine in the Wesel district of North Rhine-Westphalia and forms a contiguous settlement area with several surrounding districts. The center lies east of an old defensive moat, while residential and commercial zones spread out to the west and south.
A fortified settlement arose here in the ninth century and received town privileges in the year 1300. Later the place passed to the House of Nassau, which held possessions here until the 18th century.
The name comes from the Latin word for marsh and recalls the flat terrain of the Lower Rhine region. In the streets around the former count's residence you see houses from different centuries, while newer neighborhoods dominate the outer areas.
The historic center can be explored easily on foot, while the outer neighborhoods are accessible by bicycle or public transport. Many shops and services are located in pedestrian zones or quieter side streets.
The old count's residence now houses a museum displaying objects from the time of the medieval flax trade among other exhibits. The building complex stands on slightly elevated ground that was once surrounded by water.
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