Steinfurt
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Steinfurt is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Steinfurt. From c. 1100–1806, it was the capital of the County of Steinfurt.
Burgsteinfurt Castle
Castle and watermill
Front view of the mill "Schlossmühle"
Entry to Steinfurt Castle
Moat
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A moat is a deep, broad ditch dug around a castle, fortification, building, or town, historically to provide it with a preliminary line of defence. Moats can be dry or filled with water. In some place
Steinfurt
…passing Burgsteinfurt praised the city as the "Paradise of Westphalia" and "Royal Diamond" (Königsdiamant) because of its 75 monumental buildings and moated castle. Steinfurt borders Ochtrup, Wettringen, Neuenkirchen, Emsdetten, Nordwalde, Altenberge, Laer, Horstmar and Metelen…
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A medieval moat castle in Steinfurt, Germany
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