Niederheimbach (Kreis Mainz-Bingen)
In the 13th century, Sooneck Castle was
a notorious robber knights' den.
Rudolf of Habsburg had is destroyed in 1282 and the
rebellious vassal executed.
The new structure, with its massive keep and narrow
courtyard, from the 14th century was rebuilt from 1843 on by King Frederick William IV of
Prussia and his brothers as a deliberately modest hunting lodge.
In order to retain the sever defensive character of
the medieval castle, the military engineer, Karl Schnitzler, was entrusted with the
building works. After the losses in the last war, the 19th century furnishings were
completely restored, keeping as close to the historical original as possible.
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Information and Brochures on the this
region
of the Rhine are available at:
The Tourist Information Office
Rheinkai 21,6530
55411 Bingen 1
Deutschland
Telefon: 011-49 6721 / 1 42 69, 184-205
Telefax: 011-49 6721 / 1 62 75
The Tourist Information Office
Rheinkai 21,6530
55411 Bingen 1
Deutschland
Telefon: 011-49 6721 / 1 42 69, 184-205
Telefax: 011-49 6721 / 1 62 75
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to this city to the address above.
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