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Town in Hesse, Germany
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Limburg an der Lahn is in Hesse. The town is famous for its marvellous mediaeval town centre with its timber-framed houses and its Dom (cathedral).
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Limburger Dom
The Limburger Dom, also known as Georgsdom, is situated above the medieval town center just beside Limburg castle. Due to its exposed position the Dom is a widely visible landmark. Its basilica is an architectural masterpiece of the late romantic era, consisting of a three-aisled basilica with late romantic and early Gothic elements. The Dom has 7 towers. Constructions for a first church at that place began in 910 AD, although construction works for the Dom only started between 1175 AD and 1200 AD. The Dom's consecration was held in 1235 AD by the Arch Bishop of Trier, Theoderich von Wied.
Burg Limburg
A well-known snack bar (Imbis).
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Camping and caravan site
Located directly at the Lahn river
By car
Limburg is on highway A3 halfway between Frankfurt and Cologne. The city can be reached via the motorway from Cologne and Frankfurt am Main.
By plane
The nearest airport is Frankfurt Airport. From there, there are regular direct ICE trains roughly every two hours.
By car
Limburg an der Lahn has established environmental zones (Umweltzonen). Without the appropriate sticker, you risk a fine of €100 when entering an environmental zone.
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Frankfurt am Main · International · FRA
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