Marksburg, the fortress on the Rhine that has never been conquered

The Rhine River is over 800 kilometers long within Germany, and the most scenic part of it is the Middle Rhine Valley - from Mainz to Koblenz. The river winds its way, the water is clear, and on both sides are hillsides covered with green vineyards, with white clouds wandering between the mountains. Atop the ridges on both banks, the most conspicuous are the various medieval castles. Speaking of the nobility in medieval Europe, it was actually quite similar to Chinese villages - a small piece of land often had dozens of counts and marquises, and the area each person governed was about the size of a village. These stone castles along the Rhine were the 'palaces' and offices of these village chiefs... oh no, the noble lords, built on high ground near the river for defense and to conveniently collect tolls from passing boats. Marksburg, with a history of over 700 years, is one of them, towering on the hill of the small town of Braubach on the eastern bank of the Rhine. Over the centuries, this castle has changed hands several times, having been owned by the Lords of Eppstein, the Marquises of Katzenelnbogen, the Counts of Hesse, and the Dukes of Nassau. Later, the German Castle Association purchased it for 1000 marks and turned it into the tourist attraction it is today. To this day, you can still see the family crests of the various owners of Marksburg on the walls of the castle gatehouse. Although Marksburg is not large, it is a representative castle that fully possesses the characteristics of a medieval fortress stronghold, with the main tower, turret, residential tower, gate, and the corridors between the inner and outer walls all well-preserved. Now, it can be said to be a small museum witnessing the history of the castles along the Rhine, where you can see the armor of German knights through the ages, as well as the ancient cannons that once menacingly targeted the Rhine. As a military stronghold, this type of stone fortress was passable, but the lighting and living environment were not very good, suggesting that the lives of medieval European nobility were not too comfortable... By the way, this castle is also one of the few fortresses on the Rhine that has never been conquered. The castle's toilets were suspended outside, and using them was akin to 'bombing'... No wonder the castle walls are full of unidentifiable marks...

Max Castle is the only castle in the Rhine Valley in Germany that has not been destroyed and completely preserves the medieval style. The castle stands on the peak of the right bank of the Rhine. During the Ascension Day in May 2013, taking a cruise on the Rhine River, looking up, Max Castle is particularly spectacular. Max Castle's Max Castle May 2014 during the Advent of the Holy Week, visit the Rhine Valley and visit Max Castle. Visiting the German castle, every time a tour guide takes a team to enter the interior, which is in line with the German personality, reflecting the organization and discipline of the Germans.

D5 Germany-Marxburg (European Castle) Marxburg, the war has not destroyed the heritage, does not accept a single person, there is a special defender to open the key to enter. ~ The Europeans in ancient times were not tall, but there were many unconventional customs, such as squatting on the table, in order to show respect for the guests, and even the guests should open the door to communicate at any time. The tour guide was very funny, saying that there is a gym. As a result, we saw that it was a prison room full of big stone balls~

Marksburg is the only unspoiled medieval castle in the Rhine Valley that has a history of more than 700 years. It is the headquarters of the German Castle Association and one of the most eye-catching sights on the eastern shore of the Rhine. The most impressive thing about me is the Armory, which houses the historic development of armor from 600 BC to 1500 AD. This is very rare, except for the same exhibitions in Paris and London. Figure 1

The castles preserved in the baptism of war and the history of the past, some as hotels, some privately owned, the only one preserved from the Middle Ages, is more than 700 years of history of Marksburg, towering on the east bank of the Rhine The hills covered by the green trees of Braubach. has not been swayed from the visual feast of the middle and upper reaches of the Rhine River, and the Viking Cruises has made further arrangements intimately. In addition to the eye, you can also walk into this castle, immersed in the feelings of thousands of years of change. Marksberg is a typical medieval fortress base. It has the distinctive features of the Knights era and is an outstanding representative of defensive architecture. It consists of a main building, a tower, a residential tower, a gate, a cloister between the inner and outer walls, and a plurality of buildings in the bastion. Walk into Marksburg, the mottled castle walls and the green castles in Max Castle, you can visit the floors, halls, corners, passages, wine cellars, kitchens, knight halls, chapels... just like a show of medieval life Museum. The stone steps of the moss tell us the weather and the weather that has passed through here. The knight in the fairy tale always gives a feeling of tall and mighty, but the statue in the knight's hall is based on the foundation stone under the foot, and it is not much higher than me. Why is this? The professional Chinese explanations hired by the Viking Cruises tell us that this is because the medieval Europeans are actually relatively short in height.

The castle and winery are the main features of the middle of the Rhine in Europe. This morning we visited Marksberg in Braubach, Germany. It is the only castle on the Rhine that has not been destroyed by war. It has a history of more than 700 years. However, the interior of the old castle in Europe is not as luxurious as we imagined. The bed in the master bedroom is narrow and small. Once it is frozen in the castle in winter, the owner must hold the stove to warm up. So we imagine that "the prince and the princess live happily together in the castle" is not the same thing. Is it really a lie in fairy tales?

Marxburg, the only well-preserved medieval castle in the middle and upper reaches of the Rhine, has seen the castles in the mountains and forests for more than 800 years. The fairy tale of Disney is the key to the hh/castle, and the gatekeeper Opened in person, I feel a sense of mystery is getting closer, and I am uncovering this layer of tulle, find the answer Marxburg only accepts guided tours, that is, the team tour led by the goalkeeper, about 50min-1hour/ Hh/ Although it is not big here, in the Middle Ages, there were nearly 150 plantations, and there were many medically valuable herbs and spices, but there were also black medicines sold to witches, such as Mandela grass and devil nets. And poisonous plants such as poisonous celery

Marxburg, the war has not destroyed the heritage, does not accept a single person, there is a special defender to open the key to enter ~ the ancient European is not tall, but there are many incredible customs, such as against the table, in order Representing respect for the guests, even if the guests go to the toilet, they must open their doors and communicate at any time. Viking Viking Cruises The little redsman guide is very funny, saying that there is a gym. As a result, we saw that it was a prison room full of big stone balls~

The first stop after departure is the most complete castle in the Rhine Valley: Marksburg. This Max is not named Marx. The reason why it is named Marksburg is because of a mural "St. Max" in the chapel of the castle, he has been guarding the castle. The magic is that although the castle is quite vulnerable from a distance, it has not been significantly damaged during these centuries and has escaped many wars. Today it is managed by the German Castle Association and is open to visitors. It must be led by a professional team leader in the castle. These leaders are also known as "gatekeepers." They hold huge keys and open the gates of the castle. Before opening a door, they must close the back door. Climb the castle and look down, you can see why this 13th-century castle was built here. The observation tower is 150 meters high and the nearby Rhine Valley has a panoramic view. The hill where the castle is located is located at the corner of the Rhine River. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is very effective to intercept attacks from the river. This is the most spectacular and well-preserved medieval castle on the Rhine. It has a knight hall, main living room, weapon room, fort, chapel, execution room and so on. Because of the importance of geographical location, from the 13th century onwards, expansion and reinforcement will be carried out at regular intervals. Therefore, the architectural style is also the inner palace is Roman palace style, the outer layer is Gothic. There is a small shop in the castle that looks inconspicuous and sells very delicate things. I especially like the notebooks sold here, I have to take one home.

The majesty and grandeur of Marxburg is the first impression I gave. In fact, there is no connection between Marxburg and Marx. The reason for this name is that after the castle has been sold for generations, the final owner is Mark, and the English castle of Remark will be Written as Mark's Castle, it has been called Marxburg over time. is the only castle on the Rhine River that has not been destroyed by war. It has been standing there for more than 700 years, like a warrior guarding this valley, witnessing the cruelty of the surrounding war, people's revival, Tell the posterity what it has witnessed. Walk in the castle, there will be a castle staff trailing all the way, go to a place, it will lock the door that has been visited. The vermilion's outermost gate is indeed the most striking one in the castle. All the way through the castle, the hallway is full of small windows. Opening the window, the towns on both sides of the Rhine are unobstructed. Imagine how important it is to guard the castle on one side of the land, and gradually understand why the castle is built on the top of the mountain.

The middle and upper reaches of the Rhine are all scenic. From Germany, the scenery along the Rhine River is getting more and more beautiful, all the way through the forest, passing through many towns and castles. Visiting Marxburg early in the morning, although it is called Maxwell, there is no relationship with Marx. This is the best preserved medieval castle on the Rhine coast, built in the 13th century. This castle is completely different from the romantic castle in Neuschwanstein, Germany. It is more like a fortress. It is mainly a defensive function. Because of the age, the road in the castle is rugged, not particularly good, all the way to visit. The kitchen, living room, bedroom, iron making room, and the imagination are completely different. overlooking the Rhine and the town on the lookout at the castle, the view is very wide.

As the only undestroyed medieval castle on the Rhine, Marxburg is a symbol of defensive facilities. It was built in the 13th century in Braubach, a small town near Koblenz. Marxburg has fortunately avoided the baptism of two world wars in the history of more than 700 years, which is inseparable from the EPPSTEIN family that built it. Looking down from the top defense platform of Marxburg, you can see the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Rhine. ~ The entrance to the castle is very interesting. It is to change the original big arch, the tour guide said that this is also For better defense, it is not easy for the enemy to enter. The bed in the castle is very small, and the size of this castle must not be able to accommodate the Europeans. The tour guide explained that people at that time thought that lying down was a dead person's posture, and they were very afraid of this position. Therefore, they are sitting and sleeping, the bed naturally does not need to be so long, shocked me.