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Ehrenfels Castle, ruin of a picturesque rhine castle over Rüdesheim |
| Ehrenfels Castle near Rüdesheim was built around 1211 for the archbishop of Mainz. In 1356 it was made the court garrison of the see and was also used as a refuge in times of rebellion for the archbishops who were also electors. The castle was finally destroyed in 1689 by the French and remained a picturesque ruin with a magnificent view from the twin towers. | |
