Fürstenberg Castle, Medieval castle in Oberdiebach, Germany.
The castle stands on a high elevation near the Rhine River, featuring a circular keep and sections of preserved curtain walls from medieval times.
Construction of the castle began in 1219 under Archbishop Engelbert I of Cologne to protect properties around Bacharach and collect tolls from Rhine river traffic.
The fortification represents the architectural methods of the 13th century, with its three-quarter tower addition from 1500 demonstrating the evolution of defensive structures.
The castle remains are privately owned and closed to visitors, but photographs can be taken from the road to Rheindiebach or from Rhine river cruises.
The castle's defensive system included a twelve-meter wide and fifteen-meter deep ditch with a drawbridge on the mountain side of the structure.
Location: Oberdiebach
Inception: 1219
GPS coordinates: 50.04184,7.78734
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:01
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