Moosburg an der Isar, Medieval municipality in Freising District, Germany
Moosburg an der Isar is a town on the Isar River in Upper Bavaria that spreads across several square kilometers with medieval street patterns visible in the town center. Today multiple periods shape its appearance, with the Kastulus Minster as the dominant structure and a mix of older buildings alongside modern residential areas.
A Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century marked the beginning of settlement development here between Regensburg and the Italian regions. This foundation shaped the place as a religious center and allowed its growth to continue for centuries.
The Kastulus Minster displays a wooden altarpiece carved by Hans Leinberger, reflecting the religious importance this place held for the region. The church still dominates the town's appearance today, showing how deeply faith shaped life here over the centuries.
The town sits on rail connections to Munich and Regensburg, and connects via the A92 highway to Munich Airport. For visitors, the compact layout means main sites are reachable on foot while good transport links allow for flexible travel options.
A large prisoner of war camp stood here during World War II, holding tens of thousands of people at different times. The camp was one of Germany's largest facilities of its kind and still shapes how the community remembers this period.
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