- During archaeological excavation work, foundation walls of a chapel which was demolished in 1588 were discovered in Marksburg Castle's battery yard.
- The Marksburg has been the head office of this organisation since 1931. In March 1945, the castle was badly damaged by American artillery from across the Rhine.
- Overlooking the picturesque Rhine River, Marksburg Castle is the only hilltop castle along the Middle Rhine that has never been destroyed.
- That's why so many Rhine river cruises include a Marksburg Castle tour on their itineraries. Don't let the “castle” part of its name fool you.
- Originally named Burg Braubach, the Marksburg rises high above the right bank of the River Rhine, crowning a cone-shaped hill overlooking the town of Braubach.
- He gave the Marksburg to his ally the Duke of Nassau for his service. ... The Marksburg has been the head office of this organisation since 1931.
- Marksburg is a magnificent medieval castle nested on a forested hill overlooking the Rhine River and the small village of Braubach below.
- Marksburg Castle is well worth a visit. It is one of the very few medieval castles on the Rhine River never to be captured or burned in the 30 years war so it is...
- Marksburg. 2,497 likes · 133 talking about this · 12,750 were here. Die einzige nie zerstörte Höhenburg am Mittelrhein. The only hilltop castle along...
- Marksburg Castle The value and significance of Marksburg Castle lie primarily in its complete preservation as a medieval fortification.
