Rommerskirchen () is the southernmost

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in the Rhein-Kreis Neuss, in

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Notable places

Rommerskirchen possesses rich historical inheritances, including numerous remains of the

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Villae Rusticae, and those from several

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settlements. The town centre still contains several

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Roman and Gothic churches and a

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. There are many buildings from even earlier modern times, as well as those from the time of the

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ic occupation. Many of these sites are currently closed while undergoing restoration.

Infrastructure

Rommerskirchen is the location of a large 380kV- substation of the RWE. The first 380kV-line in Germany went into service on October 5, 1957. It began between the

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stations of Rommerskirchen and Ludwigsburg-Hoheneck. The strategic

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embankment begins at Rommerskirchen station, and Oekoven maintains a public railway facility. Rommerskirchen generally mean Roman Catholic Church.

Notable places

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