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Igel

Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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A Roman Monument at Igel, coloured engraving published by John Boydell from a painting by Edward Rooker
A Roman Monument at Igel, coloured engraving published by John Boydell from a painting by Edward Rooker
Coat of arms of Igel
Location of Igel within Trier-Saarburg district
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Location of Igel
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Coordinates: 49°42′36″N 6°32′53″E / 49.71000°N 6.54806°E / 49.71000; 6.54806
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictTrier-Saarburg
Municipal assoc.Trier-Land
Government
 • Mayor (2019–24) Franz Pauly1 (CDU)
Area
 • Total
7.30 km2 (2.82 sq mi)
Elevation
164 m (538 ft)
Population
 (2024-12-31)2
 • Total
2,136
 • Density293/km2 (758/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
54298
Dialling codes06501
Vehicle registrationTR
Websitewww.gemeinde-igel.de

Igel is a municipality in the Trier-Saarburg district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Igel is known for the Igel Column, a 23 m high Roman decorated tomb. The Igel Column is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Igel Column source ↗
The "Grutenhäuschen" a partly reconstructed Roman tomb in the vineyards near Igel. source ↗
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