Earlier known as St Wigbert, the Burgkirche dates back to the 12th Century when it was built in the place of a previously existing church. The named Burgkirche was coined in 1939 when the municipality decided to differentiate it from the other protestant churches in the region. The church features several relics from the bygone era. The church's beautiful stained glass Marie window dates back to 1406, there are epitaphs in the church from the 15th Century and church's oldest bell dates back to 1384. The church's cemetery has the grave of Dr. Marin Mohr, the then President of Hesse parliament. Today, the church conducts several classical concerts and cultural programs.
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein or Pfalzgrafenstein Castle, or simply the Pfalz, is a historic toll collecting station. In administration since the 14th Century, tolls ceased in 1867, but the castle retained its unique architecture. Built on the Falkenau island over the Rhine, its dimensions match that of the island. A pentagonal tower, baroque tower top, turrets and gun bastions were added over the centuries. A short ferry ride from the Kaub shore takes visitors to this present day museum.
Construction on the impressive Eltz Castle began some time in the 9th-Century. Continued up through the 11th-Century, when the main portion of the castle was built; this structure can still be seen today. Eltz Castle was the home of Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa in the 12th Century. Following a family feud in the 13th Century, the castle came to be known as 'Ganerbenburg' for housing several lineages in its many rooms, and not just the royal family alone. Encompassed by the Elzbach River, it is characterized by its eight towers. A tour of the Eltz Castle gives visitors a glimpse of the courtyard, treasury, armor room, kitchen and the picturesque grounds. The castle was featured on the 500 Deutsche Mark note of Germany.
Located in Hesse, Germany is the Frauenstein Castle of the town of the same name. The castle, which is now a ruined structure, was founded in the 11th Century by unknown sources. Once a major military fortress, now only the single tower of its structure remains. The brick castle was destroyed in the 17th Century until it was finally abandoned in the 18th Century. After this, the castle went to the state and became a historical monument of the region.
This former city palace from the 16th Century in Andernach now houses a beautiful museum. The unique building with its colorful facade is an architectural marvel in itself. Stadtmuseum Andernach offers informative insights into the town's fascinating history with various permanent and special exhibits. It also hosts special events for visitors to experience the town's culture. Learn about Andernach's development as a thriving port in the Middle Ages with various artifacts like pots, coins, household items, documents, and other antiquities. When in Andernach, this museum is an interesting place for history buffs to delve deeper into the past of one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Perched atop a green hill which towers over a picturesque lake, Rheinstein Castle is a dazzling portrait of medieval charm and splendor, with every nook and cranny bearing traces of its historical lineage. Nestled amid thick and verdant foliage, the splendid architectural specimen features exposed brickwork, a portcullis and a drawbridge, with the main structure being flanked by impressive towers surrounded by a garden abundant in grapevine. The interior is as much a delight as the exterior; expansive chambers are adorned in elegant decor which accentuates their old-school nuances, weaving a striking tapestry for awed tourists to admire. Traipse through the hallways as you absorb a wealth of information afforded by insightful displays or make a pit stop at the on-site restaurant to recharge and replenish your strength. The castle also incorporates other attractions like the elaborately carved chapel and a magnificent room named the Knight's Hall which is hailed for its resplendent stained glass windows.