Leuk Castle

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Leuk castle consists of an early-Romanesque tower (11th-13th century), an attached dwelling house and a curtain wall. It has undergone repeated conversion and extension. The castle was the scene of witch trials in the 17th century.

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Address
Rathausplatz 5, Leuk, Switzerland

Established
11th century

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