Schloss Altenklingen mit Wiboradakapelle

Altenklingen Castle is a

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Canton of Thurgau Thurgau (; ; ; ), anglicized as Thurgovia, and formally as the Canton of Thurgau, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of five districts. Its capital is Frauenfeld. Thurgau is part of Eastern Switzerland. I ...

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. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. Since 1595 the castle and the surrounding area is privately owned by the Zollikofer family.

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Cultural property of national significance in Thurgau Castles in Thurgau {{Switzerland-castle-stub

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