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Leuk Castle

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Bischofsschloss Leuk 20 12 2014 01
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Leuk Castle or Bishop's Castle is a castle in the municipality of Leuk of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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Leuk Castle
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Schloss Leuk

Rathausplatz
3953
Wallis, Switzerland
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