Thursday, August 30, 2018

Trechtingshausen, Germany: Reichenstein Castle

This is quite an impressive structure from the river, even if the mobile homes below don't add much to the scenery.

Reichenstein Castle has a rather typical history as these thing go. It was first built around 1100 or so, grew quite a bit in size, and was destroyed in 1282. About 300 years later, the place had served its purpose and was allowed to fall apart until 1834.

A family bought the place in 1899, fixed it up and lived there for a while. A family member still owns it today.

For those who want to see more about the castles on the Rhine, there is help in this video:



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