Tempel von Nordoe

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Tempel von Nordoe, Heritage monument in Breitenburg, Germany.

The Tempel von Nordoe features a pyramidal structure on top of a stone base, with inscriptions on each side and a weather vane shaped like a sturgeon.

Heinrich Rantzau commissioned the construction of this monument in 1578 near Breitenburg Castle, establishing it as a symbol of friendship with the Danish king.

The inscriptions on the monument's quadrangular body commemorate the relationship between the Danish monarchy and its local representative, including a functional sundial on one face.

The monument stands approximately five meters tall on a hilltop of the Münsterdorfer Geest island, making it accessible for visitors interested in regional architecture.

Local folklore tells of a wager between Heinrich Rantzau and King Frederick II, where Rantzau gained milling rights by building a structure taller than Krempe's church in one night.

Location: Breitenburg

Address: Birkenweg

GPS coordinates: 53.89930,9.50841

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:51

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