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The Willibaldsburg is a spur castle, built around the year 1353, in Eichstätt in Upper Bavaria. Until the middle of the 18th century, it was the representative castle and seat of Eichstätt's prince-bishops. thumb|upright|The Willibaldsburg, northeast side with moat and bridge|alt=Photograph of the castle today, showing bridge over the moat thumb|upright|Main gate from the East, with statue of St Willibald above and entrance to gate hall, leading to inner courtyard|alt=The main gate, approached from the East. Above the gate is a statue of St Willibald. The gate gives entrance to the gate hall w

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Willibaldsburg
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1070-00-00
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Burgstraße 19,Willibaldsburg 1
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The Willibaldsburg is a spur castle, built around the year 1353, in Eichstätt in Upper Bavaria. Until the middle of the 18th century, it was the representative castle and seat of Eichstätt's prince-bishops. thumb|upright|The Willibaldsburg, northeast side with moat and bridge|alt=Photograph of the castle today, showing bridge over the moat thumb|upright|Main gate from the East, with statue of St Willibald above and entrance to gate hall, leading to inner courtyard|alt=The main gate, approached from the East. Above the gate is a statue of St Willibald. The gate gives entrance to the gate hall which leads to the inner courtyard

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