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The Archbishop's Castle in Eltville The castle in eltville was built on the banks of the Rhein in 1330. Untill its destruction in 1635 it was the seat of the Bishops of Mainz, In the "Grafensaal" (Hall of the Counts) of the castle, Gutenberg, the enventor of printing, received the only tribute paid to him during his life-time. He was summoned into the court services by Adolf II of Nassau, Archbishop of Mainz, and thereby achieved economic security for his old age. A printer's workshop, dating from the 15th century, set up in one of the rooms, testifies to his work. Open to the public April-October. [Text taken from Castles On The Rhein] |
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The Archbishop's Castle in Eltville ---------------- Photo Courtesy of Castles On The Rhein |