Trutzbingen, Medieval castle ruins in Münster-Sarmsheim, Germany
Trutzbingen is castle ruins on a hill between Münster-Sarmsheim and Bingen am Rhein in Rhineland-Palatinate. About half of the original round tower still stands, rising from the landscape in a noticeable way.
The structure was built in 1493 as a toll station after a major fire destroyed Bingen. The tower was meant to monitor river traffic and collect fees.
The site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhine Gorge and shows how people combined trade and defense in this region. This role still shapes how visitors understand the importance of such structures.
The location sits directly on the road connecting Münster-Sarmsheim and Bingen, making it easy to reach. The ruins stand open to view on the hill, so visitors can see them from the road or close up.
The western side of the tower was badly damaged by cannon fire in 1504 when Landgrave William II attacked the site. This damage is still visible today in the cracks and missing stones.
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