

The royal family’s living quarters are up there. In 1283 the Counts of Katzenelnbogen built the Gothic part of Marksburg Castle, giving it its striking form. Initially, the castle was built in the Romanesque style. Today Marksburg Castle is home to the offices of the German Association of Castles.ĭoes anyone live in the Marksburg Castle? What is the Marksburg Castle used for today? The Eppsteins were a powerful family in the region, with several members becoming archbishops in Mainz and Trier. Middle Ages A stone keep was built on the spot in 1100 by the Eppstein family and expanded into a castle around 1117 to protect the town of Braubach and to reinforce the customs facilities. The counts of Katzenelnbogen built the Gothic part of Marksburg Castle, giving it its striking form. These counts belonged to one of the wealthiest lineages in the Rhineland – one of the countesses of Katzenelnbogen was the mother of King Adolf of Nassau.

7 Which is the only castle on the Middle Rhine?.6 Where is the Marksburg Castle in Rhineland Palatinate?.5 How much does it cost to tour the Marksburg Castle?.2 What is the Marksburg Castle used for today?.
