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In the 13th century, the Tecklenburgers founded a castle and market settlement on the Soeste near Oythe. The Soeste is part of Friesoythe’s historical surroundings; the early castle and market settlement was founded beside it near Oythe.
The first documented mention of Friesoythe dates back to September 13, 1308. It concerns a letter of protection for merchants who visited a market in “oppido Oytha.”
The sights mentioned in the Friesoythe area include St. Vitus Church in Altenoythe, the Packhaus in Ellerbrock, and the Pancratz Werkhaus. Lovingly restored mills and remarkable churches are also among Friesoythe’s visitor attractions. The Old Watermill is located at 6 Alte Mühlenstraße in Friesoythe.
A sculpture approximately 4.5 meters high, made of seven forged elements of solid iron, symbolizes the iron growing out of the ground in Friesoythe. Friesoythe is a member of the “Ring of European Forging Cities.” Iron plates representing all 19 member cities are attached to a sculpture at Europaplatz.
The area surrounding Friesoythe includes Kronsberg, Horstberg, Ringelberg, and Langer Berg. In the wider regional surroundings of Friesoythe are Oldenburg Castle and the Old Town Hall of Oldenburg.
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Further destinations: Bösel, Saterland, Barßel, Lastrup, Cloppenburg, Lindern, Löningen, Petersfeld
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