Wittow

Wittow (red)

Wittow is the northernmost peninsula of the island of Rügen. Wittow was a separate isle until the High Middle Ages, since then it is connected to the Jasmund peninsula of Rügen by the Schaabe spit. Wittow is most famous for Cape Arkona hosting the remnants of a former Rani temple burgh.

Coordinates: 54°38′N 13°20′E / 54.633°N 13.333°E / 54.633; 13.333

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