Kastelen Tower Ruins

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Kastelen castle was built in the 13th century by the Counts of Kyburg. At the time of the peasant war in 1653 it was looted and left to decay. Today the tower remains. 

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Address
Unnamed Road, Willisau, Switzerland

Established
13th century

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