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Pettingen Castle
Mersch - Luxembourg

Pettingen Castle, now in ruins, dates from the early years of the 13th Century. It was defended by a fifty feet wide moat and a surrounding wall with several towers, two of which are still standing. The castle has been...
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Attractions near Pettingen Castle
A selection of attractions close to Pettingen Castle:
Mersch Castle  (2.1 Miles)
Dating from the 12th Century, Mersch Castle has a long history. At one time it had a moat. The Burgundians destroyed the fortress in the...
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Valley of the Seven Castles  (2.3 Miles)
This is a signposted tour that guides the visitor through farm and woodland with views of seven castles. It is a beautiful drive but most...
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General Patton Memorial Museum  (6 Miles)
The museum is dedicated to the victorious US General George Smith Patton Jnr, who was born in California in 1885. He became an expert in...
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Useldange Castle  (6.4 Miles)
High above the village of Useldange on the bank of the River Attert stands the ruins of an ancient castle. The well preserved 65 foot...
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Weaving and Spinning Museum  (6.6 Miles)
Situated in the small, picturesque town of Larochette, the Museum of Weaving and Spinning houses an exhibition consisting of machines and tools used in the...
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Larochette Castle  (6.6 Miles)
The small town of Larochette in its narrow wooded valley is dominated by the 12th Century castle perched on a rocky hill. There are many...
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Ansembourg Castle Garden  (8.5 Miles)
The little village of Ansembourg boasts two castles. Standing high above the Eisch Valley are the ruined towers of a medieval stronghold, whilst close to...
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Historical Vehicles Museum  (10.1 Miles)
This museum for historical vehicles is housed in the former factory building of Jean Wagner where automobiles were once assembled. The building is designated an...
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Old Church of Saint Laurence  (10.2 Miles)
This ancient church was built on the site of a Roman villa. It is now classed as an historical monument. There was a cemetery around...
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Roman Villa  (10.2 Miles)
This large Roman villa lies at the foot of Sonniebierg in Helmsange. It is typical of other Roman villas found in Luxembourg. This grand building...
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Military History Museum  (10.3 Miles)
The Battle of the Bulge is the main exhibition in this museum,and it is depicted by numerous, large dioramas illustrating, in a neutral way, the...
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Bourglinster Castle  (10.6 Miles)
Bourglinster Castle stands high above the rooftops of the little hamlet bearing its name. Evidence suggests there may have been a castle here as long...
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Schiessentumpel Waterfall  (11.4 Miles)
From the hamlet of Mullerthal a walk through a wooded ravine can be taken to the picturesque waterfall known as Schiessentumpel where the River Ernz...
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Junglinster Church  (11.5 Miles)
This baroque chuch built in the early 18th Century houses the tombs of the Lords and Ladies of nearby Bourglinster. There is a stone rood...
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Bourscheid Castle  (11.8 Miles)
The romantic ruins of Bourscheid Castle stand on a promontory 500 feet above the River Sure. The fortress dates from the the 10th Century when...
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Sentier du Mullerthal  (11.9 Miles)
The Mullerthal Path wanders from Dommeldange, on the outskirts of Luxembourg, to the gorges and cliffs of the beautiful area known as Little Switzerland, and...
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Septfontaines Church  (12.4 Miles)
The church has Gothic and Romanesque features and is recognised as a national monument. It was built in the early 14th Century by Thomas von...
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Oktave  (12.6 Miles)
The Oktave is the main religious event in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and it lasts from the third to the fifth Sunday after Easter....
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Grand Theatre  (12.7 Miles)
Built in the 1960s to mark the millennium of the city of Luxembourg, the theatre was designed by the Parisian architect Alain Bourbonnais. Many other...
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Villa Vauban  (12.8 Miles)
Situated in the municipal park, Villa Vauban was built at the end of the 19th Century as a residence for a wealthy Luxembourg family. The...
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