Freudenberg Castle | |
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Bad Ragaz | |
Coordinates | 47°0′32″N9°29′33″E / 47.00889°N 9.49250°E |
Type | hill castle |
Code | CH-SG |
Site information | |
Condition | ruin |
Site history | |
Built | about 1200-1250 |
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