Trutzbingen, Medieval castle ruins in Münster-Sarmsheim, Germany
The remaining half of the round tower stands on a hill overlooking the road between Münster-Sarmsheim and Bingen am Rhein in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Constructed in 1493 as a customs barrier with a strategic pier, the tower served to regulate trade and collect market fees following a devastating fire in Bingen.
The structure forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rhine Gorge, representing the historical relationship between trade, defense, and local governance.
Located at coordinates 49.9508357 latitude and 7.8976369 longitude, visitors can access the site via the main road connecting Münster-Sarmsheim to Bingen.
The tower's walls facing Bingen were destroyed by cannon fire during the War of the Palatinate Succession in 1504, when Landgrave William II attacked.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Inception: 1493
GPS coordinates: 49.95084,7.89764
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:27
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