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What is special about Hallwyl Castle near Seengen?
In the exam (German)
Was ist das Besondere am Schloss Hallwyl bei Seengen?
- aToday it is the seat of the Aargau government.Es ist heute der Sitz der Aargauer Regierung.
- bIt was built by the Romans as a temple.Es wurde von den Römern als Tempel gebaut.
- cIt is a moated castle on two islands in the Aabach stream.Es ist ein Wasserschloss auf zwei Inseln im Aabach.Correct answer
- dIt is the highest castle in the Aargau Jura.Es ist die höchstgelegene Burg im Aargauer Jura.
Why?
Hallwyl Castle stands on two islands in the Aabach, close to Lake Hallwil (Hallwilersee). It belongs to the canton and is part of the Museum Aargau.
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