Stadtlohn, Urban municipality in Borken district, Germany.
Stadtlohn is a town in the Borken district consisting of nine districts spread across gently rolling terrain. The Berkel River runs through the area and shapes the local landscape.
The town witnessed a major battle in 1623 between opposing forces that helped shape the region's future. This conflict remains a significant chapter in local history.
Saint Otger Church stands at the heart of town and reflects how the community rebuilt after wartime damage. This building remains a focal point where residents gather and which anchors the local sense of place.
The town is small enough to explore on foot, with the city center serving as your natural starting point. The nine districts are accessible through local roads and give you a sense of the rural Münsterland landscape.
From 1742 until 1886, people made pilgrimages to a Mary statue in a local chapel before it was stolen. This lost tradition left traces in local memory and stories that residents still recall.
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