Wildenstein Castle (Bubendorf)

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Wildenstein Castle
Bubendorf
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Castle and gardens
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Wildenstein Castle
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Wildenstein Castle
Coordinates 47°25′54″N7°44′9″E / 47.43167°N 7.73583°E / 47.43167; 7.73583 Coordinates: 47°25′54″N7°44′9″E / 47.43167°N 7.73583°E / 47.43167; 7.73583
CodeCH-BL
Site information
Conditionpreserved
Site history
Builtabout 1200

Wildenstein Castle (German : Schloss Wildenstein) is a castle in the municipality of Bubendorf in the canton of Basel-Land in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. [1]

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The castle was acquired by the local council in 1995 and is now regularly used for cultural events.

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References

  1. "Kantonsliste A-Objekte". KGS Inventar (in German). Federal Office of Civil Protection. 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2011.