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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Der Esel von Bechen

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

Kürten

Der Esel von Bechen

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Der Esel von Bechen

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Location: Kürten, Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis, Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Paturzel

June 8, 2020

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This donkey was built in 1983 by sculptor Heide Dobberkal as a symbol of Bechen.

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Didada

July 10, 2025

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Very nice sculpture of Bechen's landmark and a nice story about how the donkey became the landmark.

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Stefan Kroth 🚴🏻

January 17, 2022

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Great place to rest and take souvenir photos 😊

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