Schönburg Castle in Oberwesel - Recreated Splendor
The first mention of Schönburg Castle dates to 1149. TheHouse of Schönburg gradually grew. So did the castle’s residential area.However, in 1689 the residence was destroyed by the troops of Louis XIV. Atthat time, the castle belonged to the outstanding military leader, Marshal ofFrance, Prince Friedrich of Schönburg. A year later, the prince was killed inthe Battle of the Boyne in Ireland, where he fought in the troops of WilliamIII of Orange. He is buried in the Cathedral of St. Patricks in Dublin. His sonMeinhardt became Duke of Leinster and is buried in Westminster Abbey in London.With the death of Meinhardt the House of Schönburg ended.
For 200 yearsthe castle remained in ruins. In 1885, New York-based realtor of German origin,TJ Oakley Rhinelander, traveling across the Rhine valley, found the ruins. He recreatedthe castle in its entire splendor according to the ancient drawings. In 1950the city bought Schönburg from Rhinelander's son and first opened a youthhostel here, then a hotel and restaurant. This is a great place to spend ahoneymoon. Part of the castle is open to the public. In the tower above thegate, there is a museum (Turmmuseum auf der Schönburg) covering the 900-yearhistory of the castle. If you climb the stairs of 122 steps, you can go to theobservation deck offering magnificent views of the Rhine and the city ofOberwesel.
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