Marksburg Castle
Germany /
Rheinland-Pfalz /
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/ Rheinland-Pfalz
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World / Germany / Rheinland-Pfalz / Koblenz
castle, UNESCO World Heritage Site, 13th century construction
Marksburg Castle is a fortress above the town of Braubach. It is the best preserved castle on the Middle Rhine and has never been destroyed. The reason is its location, as it sits atop a steep hill on a bend in the river, the formidable terrain discouraged enemies. The castle was never attacked during the countless wars that raged through the centuries.
It is one of the principal sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families.
www.marksburg.de/english/frame.htm
It is one of the principal sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge. The fortress was used for protection rather than as a residence for royal families.
www.marksburg.de/english/frame.htm
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marksburg
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 50°16'19"N 7°38'56"E
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- Ordensburg Vogelsang 93 km
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- Rolley castle 143 km
- Castle of Fays 144 km
- Castle of the Wood of Harre 144 km
- Xhygnez castle 145 km
- The castle of the wood of Arlon 153 km
- Castel de la Trapperie 157 km
- Tenniscourt 0.8 km
- Sportsfield 1.4 km
- Schottel Factory for Ship Propulsion 1.7 km
- Campingsite 3 km
- Hinterwald 4.8 km
- Gleis 1-3 (Boppard Train Station) 6.4 km
- Cemetery 6.5 km
- Fazenda Haus Sabelsberg Boppard 6.7 km
- Kalmut 7.6 km
- Fleckertshöhe 10 km