Koblenz_Brubach, Germany Part 2 of 2 July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2022 © Herbert E. Lindberg

Konigsbacher Bier promotion on sign in front. Last picture on river before taking a motorcoach to Marksburg Castle in Braubach

We entered via a ramp through a gate from the street and then up along the wall here to the castle proper.

Introduction to the Marksburg Castle

There is a row of these cannon behind window openings.

The castle was a fortress to monitor entrance via the river.

The Commander's bed

Our guide explains Fortress life.

Fighting men of the times

Designs you've seen in Hollywood movies

Feeding the defenders was a major task...

...with food cooked in this fireplace.

Heading down to a river-facing exit

Then we went to a beautiful cathedral in a rainstorm. Only the
stain glass windows were suitable for photography. Here's the best.

Angels hover over Jesus, just taken down from the cross

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