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Saarburg has a proud history with bells, being the producers of bells for many German cathedrals.
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The history of the city begins with the construction of the now-ruined castle by Graf
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in the hilly country a few kilometers upstream from the Saar's junction with the
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This article is about the town in Germany. For the town in France, see
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Stained glass by Werner Persy in the Protestant Church Saarburg
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in 964. It received its town charter in 1291. The city has a
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From 1945 to 1948 Saarburg was occupied by troops from
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Location of Saarburg within Trier-Saarburg district
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Saarburg is located in Rhineland-Palatinate
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Trier-Saarburg
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