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Lessenich (Mechernich)

Coordinates: 50°36′30″N 6°43′18″E / 50.60833°N 6.72167°E / 50.60833; 6.72167
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Lessenich
Coat of arms of Lessenich
Location of Lessenich
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Lessenich is located in Germany
Lessenich
Lessenich
Lessenich is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Lessenich
Lessenich
Coordinates: 50°36′30″N 6°43′18″E / 50.60833°N 6.72167°E / 50.60833; 6.72167
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
DistrictEuskirchen
TownMechernich
Highest elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Lowest elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total382
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
53894
Dialling codes02256

Lessenich is a small village at the northern rim of the Eifel hill chain. It belongs to the town of Mechernich in the district of Euskirchen. Lessenich is situated in the centre of the triangle of Mechernich, Euskirchen und Bad Münstereifel. The Roman Eifel Aqueduct to Cologne and the Bundesautobahn 1 both are along the villages area. The three castles Burg Zievel, Burg Veynau and Burg Satzvey are in the villages surroundings.

References

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  1. ^ "Eicks". Stadt Mechernich. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
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