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Above the pilgrim-town of Bornhofen stands the ruins of two castles, popularly known as the "Enemy Brothers". Their names are Liebenstein and Steerenberg. The latter is older, and , as early as the 12th century was in the hands of the Bolanden family, later the Counts of Sponheim. The fourcornered tower and ruins of the wall that protected it from a cliff assault and attacks from the neighbouring castle remain. The Ruins are open to the public all year round. Liebenstein Erected at the end of the 13th century, belonged to the Dukes of Nassau-Saarbruken. The rectangular keep and a 7-storeyed belfrey are partially preserved. These ruins are open to viewing at all times. [Text taken from Castles On The Rhein] |
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---------------- From Post WWI Collector Card Marked: Die feindlichen Bruder Burg Sterrenberg und Liebenstein |
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"Die Feindlichen Bruder". Uber Bornhosen am Rhein. Obere Ruine: 13. Jahrh. Untere Ruine: 12 u. 13. Jahrh. ---------------- Photo Courtesy of DEUTSCHEBURGEN Und Feste Schlosser Lene Werres, Bonn |
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------------ Litho Courtesy of The RHINE Illustrated |
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------------ Die feindlichen Bruder Burg Steerenberg mit Ruine Liebenstein Rendered from the Author's 1988 Video Tape. |
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---------------- Rendered from the Author's 1988 Video Tape. |
---------------- Rendered from the Author's 1988 Video Tape. |