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Oberwesel, a town whose praises were sung by many a poet of the romantic period, is dominated by Schonburg castle. This, with its many towers, is one of the most majestic on the Rhein. Particularly characteristic is the huge wall away from the river, the "Hohe Mantel". The Lords of Schonburg constituted one of the most famous Rhein families. Friedrich von Schonburg, the last male descendant of this line, who lived in the 18th century, bore the proud title of Marshal of France. He also played an important role in English history and died when crossing the River Boyne with William III. Today the part overlooking the Rhein has been converted into an International Kolping Youth Hostel. Open to the public daily. [Text taken from Castles On The Rhein] |
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------------ From Post WWI Collector Card Marked: Oberwesel am Rhein Blick auf Kirche und Schonburg |
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Besentlich 14. Jahrh. - Ganerbenburg - 1688 zerstort. ------------ Photo Courtesy of DEUTSCHEBURGEN Und Feste Schlosser |
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------------ Photo Courtesy of Castles On The Rhein |
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------------ Photo & Text Courtesy of Deutsch Ruinen |