The Legend of the Knight of Boppard
Around the time of the crusades, it is said that a large group of knights left Boppard and the surrounding castles to travel to the holy city. Konrad Beier of Boppard, however, was tasked to stay behind and defend the city if necessary. Initially, the enjoyed the responsibility and looked after the citizens of the…
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How Alchemy was practiced at Castle Stolzenfels
This is a legend about Castle Stolzenfels and the dark results of alchemy practiced within its walls. The castle was, at the time, a formidable stronghold, built to withstand any attack. It was held by the Archbishops of Cologne, but was well known for less Christian work.
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The Legend of the Binger Mäuseturm
The Binger Mäuseturm is situated on Mäuseturmisland in the Rhine River. It was built in the early 14th century and mostly served as a custom station and single tower. The tower is most famous for the legend how it was named, which inspired authors such as Clemens Brentano, Victor Hugo and Ferdinand Freiligrath.
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Arenfels Castle – The Legend of the Crusader
This is the story of the crusader knight Dieter, how he fell in love with the daughter of Arenfels and how the castle was destroyed and rebuild. The lord of Castle Arenfels had two lovely daughters, so lovely that their beauty was well known throughout the region. On day, a knight called Dieter of Castle…
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Castle Rolandseck – The Legend of Roland the Knight
This is the legend of how the Caste Rolandseck was build by Roland, the nephew of Charlemagne. He had married Hildegund, the daughter of the Lords of Castle Drachenfels and the two lived happily together until Roland was called to arms against the Moors. Heavy-hearted, the lovers parted and Hildegund waited patiently for the return…
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Castle Gutenfels – The Legend of the Unknown Knight
This is the legend of the siblings of Falkenberg and how they met the unkown knight. Above the small town of Kaub towers an ancient stronghold. In the 13th century, it was inhabited by Philip von Falkenstein and his sister Guta. Neither were married and neither had any plans to change this. One day, they…
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The Drachenfels – The Legend of the Dragon
Once upon a time there was a dragon who lived on a mountain overlooking the Rhine river in the Siebengebirge region called the Drachenfels. The local pagans regularly sacrificed prisoners and enemies to avoid calamity and in turn, the dragon did not burn their villages and farm. One day, two chieftains met in combat. They…
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Knights and Castles 