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The ruins of Fürstenberg Castle are
surrounded by vineyards and was built in 1219 by the archbishop of Cologne to protect his
property. The castle was taken by the Spanish in 1620 and in 1632 by the Swedish and
finally destroyed by the French during the Palatine war of succession and remained in
state of decay ever since. There can be seen parts of a massive shield wall, a high,
circular shield keep and remains of a residential building. Even a piece of the colourful
painted medieval plaster remained. |
