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The taste of Siegen

Of all the ingredients used in Siegerland cuisine, it is the ‘Duffel’ (potato) that takes centre stage. Potatoes are the main element in numerous traditional dishes, whether… MORE

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From girls’ school to cultural centre

The German Empire in the 1830s; the Prussian administration is sending more and more officials to Siegen. Arriving with their families, they call for a high school for girls – in… MORE

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The Oberes Schloss

The Upper Castle, or Oberes Schloss, stands atop the 307-metre Siegberg. How long it has stood there is uncertain; texts from the Middle Ages point to the presence of a castle… MORE

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