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title: "The horseshoe on the Stechbahn"
url: "https://www.celle-tourismus.de/en/poi/the-horseshoe-on-the-stechbahn"
description: "Legend has it that Duke Otto II fell from his horse during a jousting tournament on the Stechbahn and was killed in the process. The horseshoe embedded into the pavement acts as a reminder of this legend. The year 1471, carved in the stone, denotes the year of the Duke’s death. This memorial site was first mentioned as early as 1763."
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The horseshoe on the Stechbahn
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### In memory of Duke Otto ll

 Legend has it that Duke Otto II fell from his horse during a jousting tournament on the Stechbahn and was killed in the process. The horseshoe embedded into the pavement acts as a reminder of this legend. The year 1471, carved in the stone, denotes the year of the Duke’s death. This memorial site was first mentioned as early as 1763.

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Stadt Celle - Fachdienst TourismusMarkt 14-16

29221 Celle

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Stadt Celle - FD Tourismus

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Stadt Celle - Fachdienst Tourismus

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