Sightseeing in Bielefeld - what to see. Complete travel guide
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This town is widely famous for its unique medical rehabilitation center for people with mental diseases. Around 6,000 people constantly work, study or get medical treatment here. The number of staff of this center exceeds 9,000 people. In Bielefeld you will also find numerous children’s homes, recreation centers and custodial institutions.
The city is rich in various attractive architectural and historical landmarks. Sparrenburg Castle is considered the oldest building in Bielefeld. The building of the castle started in 1240 …
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The main religion of this town is Catholicism. In medieval times the town was founded on the crossing of trading routes, so no wonder its infrastructure developed quickly. Today we can see this in rich heritage available for tourists. Here can be found numerous historical and architectural values from different epochs and different nations. There’s also an opinion that Bielefeld is the place where have been invented sand clocks. Even if it’s not true, in Bielefeld traditionally have been manufactured sand clocks for whole world. You can see some of these workshops even now.
In Bielefeld and its suburbs, travelers will find many interesting natural landmarks that are definitely worth visiting. Travelers with children will enjoy an excursion to the city’s …
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1. The city has a well-developed public transport system. In order to make a bus ride, tourists need to purchase a ticket. Tickets can be valid for several hours, one day, a week, or a month …
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Survived castles around Bielefeld
♥ Castle 'Burg Tecklenburg' , 57.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Arolsen' , 78.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Klusenstein Castle' , 85.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altena Castle' , 99.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Tecklenburg' , 57.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Arolsen' , 78.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Klusenstein Castle' , 85.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Altena Castle' , 99.7 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Bielefeld
♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 102.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kellerwald-Edersee' , 102.8 km from the center. On the map
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Art galleries in Bielefeld and around
♥ Art museum 'Kunsthalle Bielefeld' Bielefeld, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kunsthalle Bielefeld' Bielefeld, 0.5 km from the center. On the map
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