Porta Westfalica

The Porta Westfalica, also known as the Westphalian Gap, is a gorge and water gap where the river breaks through the passage between the mountain chains of the in the west and the Weser Hills in the east.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Vogelschutzgelände Porta Westfalica and Evangelische Kirche Holzhausen.

Nature reserve
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is a nature reserve.

Church
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is a church.

Castle
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is a castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vennebeck and Neesen.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Porta Westfalica.

Suburb
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is a suburb, which is situated 4 km north of Porta Westfalica.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4½ km southwest of Porta Westfalica.

Porta Westfalica

Latitude
52.22961° or 52° 13′ 47″ north
Longitude
8.91612° or 8° 54′ 58″ east
Population
36,400
Elevation
73 metres (240 feet)
United Nations Location Code
DE POW
Open location code
9F4C6WH8+RC
Geo­Names ID
2852577
Wiki­data ID
Q451010
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Russian—“Porta Westfalica” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Hux Höhe and Porta Westfalica station.

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