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Marksburg is a Rhine hill castle in Braubach, Germany, built by 1117, one of two Middle Rhine castles never destroyed and the only one never ruined.

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Why is Marksburg called the only Rhine castle never ruined?

Marksburg is famous because it was never destroyed and never fell into ruin, unlike many castles along the Middle Rhine. The castle above Braubach was already documented by 1117.

Where is Marksburg located on the Rhine?

Marksburg stands above Braubach on the Middle Rhine in Germany. Its hilltop position overlooks the river corridor that made Rhine castles strategically valuable.

Can you tour the inside of Marksburg?

Yes, Marksburg is commonly visited by guided tour because the interiors show castle rooms, defenses, and medieval-style equipment. Its value comes from seeing a Rhine hill castle that was not rebuilt from ruins.

How is Marksburg different from Burg Eltz?

Marksburg is a Middle Rhine hill castle above Braubach, while Burg Eltz stands in a side valley of the Moselle region. Both are famous for survival, but Marksburg's claim is that it was never destroyed or ruined.

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