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History

Durbach was mentioned first in 1287 as Turbach. In 1973 the community included Ebersweier.

Culture and attractions

Attractions include the town itself and surrounding vineyards which span the slopes of the mountains. * Schloss Staufenberg is a castle, owned by the Markgraf von Baden with views over the

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valley and Strassbourg to the

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mountains in

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. * Contemporary art museum Hurrle * The «Skulpturenpark» is an exhibition of contemporary sculptures in the park of the MediClin Staufenburg Klinik.

Partnership

Partnership towns are: *

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Gallery

Image:Durbach mit Winzergenossenschaft.jpg , Durbach Image:Durbach_(5).jpg , Stauffenberg Castle Image:Sammlung_Hurrle_(11).jpg , Hurrle Collection Image:Skulpturenpark_Durbach_2014-26-049-f.jpg , Martin Petz (Topas),
Solitudine, 1996
Image:Skulpturenpark_Durbach_2014-48-107-f.jpg , Christa Biederbick-Tewes,
Kleine Reiterin, 1986

Other projects

Commons Durbach

Commons Skulpturenpark Durbach

Commons Burg Staufenberg

References

External links

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Durbach:History and images

Tourist Information
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