Close to the border between the Eifel and the Ardennes in the municipality of Hellenthal is Reifferscheid Castle, first mentioned in 1106, a medieval hilltop castle typical of the Eifel. The current system of castle ruins, outer bailey and fortified castle settlement reflects the change in this former mansion.
Katholische Öffentliche Bücherei St. Josef Stadtkyll
Stadtkyll
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Justizvollzugsmuseum Wittlich
Wittlich
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Whether thumbscrews or the latest handcuffs: the country's only prison museum in the Säubrenner town of Wittlich offers original objects from the world behind bars as well as information about the penal system and offers insights into the everyday lives of prisoners.
The Swister Tower near Weilerswist is a remnant of the old parish and pilgrimage church of the vanished village of Swist on the Swisterberg (built c. 1100-1125). Foundation remains of the nave are attributed to the 9th century. Archaeological finds from Roman times indicate that the first Christian church was built over a Roman sanctuary. The St. James pilgrimage route passes directly by the tower.