Marksberg Castle

Marksburg Castle is the only hill castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed. It has been lived in for over 700 years and thus represents an ever-changing and developing building complex that has been growing into its present shape over the centuries.
On the Rhine's right bank, upstream from its junction with the Mosel, a hill rises above the town of Braubach. Crowning the hill is Marksburg Castle, its unusually slender keep towering above the surrounding courts and ramparts.
Beginning with the construction of the keep in the 12th century, the castle grew into its present shape throughout succeeding centuries. In the Middle Ages, the strengthening of the castle's defenses became essential and urgent by improvements made to firearms. Huge outworks date from this time, as does the conversion of a gateway in the outer wall to a strong bastion. It is mainly due to these extra defenses that the castle was never seriously attacked.

Approaching Marksberg on the river	View from the Castle
Cannons had excellent view of the river
Blacksmith Shop	Bellows used to heat iron n the blacksmith shop
Doorway had been changed from larger opening that could accommodate a rider on a horse.
We loved the iron doors
Display of knights and armor	Nobleman that owned the castle in the 1400s
Shot of one apartment room

They had a cafe and souvenir shop	...so we had a glass of the local beer
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