Fürstenberg Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Rheindiebach, Germany
The fortress stands on an elevated position along the Rhine River, featuring a 26-meter-high tower with walls measuring 4 meters in thickness.
Archbishop Engelbert I commissioned the construction of this defensive structure in 1219 to protect his properties between Manubach and Bacharach regions.
The castle represents a significant element of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, receiving UNESCO World Heritage status recognition in 2002.
While the castle remains in private ownership, visitors can view and photograph the ruins from the Rheindiebach road or during Rhine River cruises.
The castle walls retain sections of original medieval plaster, documenting the color schemes used throughout different centuries of its existence.
Location: Fürstenberg
GPS coordinates: 47.89070,8.56010
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:05
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