On
the sixth day we sailed the Rhine River to view the many castles on the hill
sides lining the river. Unfortunately it
was a cloudy day with lots of rain in the morning. The sun did come out in the afternoon, so we
had some clear viewings.
MARKSBURG CASTLE
There
was a morning excursion to visit the Marksburg Castle. It was a steep, slippery trek through the
castle grounds. Since I was having some
problems with my left leg (pinched nerve, very painful) I decided to stay
behind. Dave went and got some great
pictures.
Many
of the castles along the Rhine are rebuilt versions of the originals. Marksburg Castle stands today as the best
preserved castle on the river. This
castle has seen 800 years of change and turmoil without being significantly
blemished is its location. It sits atop
a steep, isolated hill on a bend in the river.
In the past, the steep terrain discouraged enemies that the castle was
never attacked during the countless wars that raged around it over the many
centuries that it sat on top of that hill.
View of Rhine River from the castle.
Next: Castles, castles and more castles.
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