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Illens, ruins of the medieval castle

Switzerland · 12th century

Illens, ruins of the medieval castle in Switzerland
Photo: WWHenderson20 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Illens Castle is a castle in the municipality of Rossens of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Text adapted from “Illens Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Illens, ruins of the medieval castle ranks #8,339 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #203 of the 213 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1150, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 756 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 15 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Bern, 35 km away. See how Switzerland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Illens, ruins of the medieval castle?

Illens, ruins of the medieval castle stands in Switzerland, at 46.73859°, 7.11048°.

When was Illens, ruins of the medieval castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1150. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Illens, ruins of the medieval castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #8,339 of 9,079 worldwide, and #203 in Switzerland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Illens, ruins of the medieval castle?

Poya Castle, about 9 km away.

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