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Illens, ruins of the medieval castle
🇨🇭 Switzerland · 12th century
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.
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Illens, ruins of the medieval castle ranks #7,008 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #190 of the 200 mapped in Switzerland. Founded 1150, it is older than 82% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 14 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.
View on the interactive castle map →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: #7,008 of 7,738 worldwide, and #190 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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