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City history of Bacharach Germany on the Rhine River
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 Bacharach Germany on the Rhine river with Ruins of Saint Werner's Chapel (Wernerkapelle), Peters Church (Peterskirche), Old Posthof (old mail yard), Mint Tower (Munzturm), Market Tower (Marktturm), Parking area, Crane Tower (Kranenturm), Boat landing Stage no. 2. . |
 Bacharach
Germany town history
"Bacharach at the Rhine river is the oldest part of a piece of human settlement, that I have seen in my life.
This description can be read from the travel book "Le Rhin" by Victor Hugo, who, together with Heinrich Heine and other poets and painters, discoered the Rhine river romanticism in Bacharach at the Rhine river in the first half of the 19th century. Bacharach is not a Roman foundation, but it is known that Bacharach at the Rhine river already existed before the Romans and its name can be traced back to Celtic colonization - Baccaracum.
The following Guelph rule on the Hohenstaufen was only of short period, namely until 1214.
After the release by Blucher in 1813/14, Bacharach at the Rhine river became Prussian.
From 1214 until 1508 the count palatines operated a mint and coined, among others, the Bacharach gold guldens.
The year 1317 brought the proclamation of the "Bacharach Public Peace" with the prohibition of knight conflicts and introduction of new tolls.
First signs of revitalization of the former metropolis were destroyed by the warlike events at the end of the 17th century (Palatine war of succession) and the 18th century (French revolution and Napoleonic conquest).
With the opening of the "Binger Loch" ("Bingen hole") as the biggest boat trip barricade at the Middle Rhine river, the subsequent Rhine river regulation and the introduction of steam boats, the historic ware emporium was taken over by the boat landing stages for passenger boats.
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Pictures from Bacharach in Germany with towers and a medieval historical town wall. City tour through Bacharach am Rhein. Discover the fascinating stories and impressive sights of Bacharach am Rhein on a city tour - from the majestic city towers and the historic city wall to the charming half-timbered houses and the picturesque panorama on the banks of the Rhine ! City history of Bacharach in Germany on the Rhine River. Experience the fascinating history of the magical place full of myths and legends, where the majestic Peter's Church (Peterskirche) and the impressive ruins of the Werner Chapel (Wernerkapelle) meet the glorious past of the Counts Palatine (Pfalzgrafen) and the Rhine romanticism of Victor Hugo! Immerse yourself in the cultural treasures and enjoy the famous “Bacharacher” wine in this unique city !
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