Sights of the Southern Rhine
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Boppard
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Boppard
is a lovely small town in the middle Rhine Gorge and is a
popular port of call for the many Rhine cruise ships as well
as shorter cruises along the river. The water front is attractive with its flowers and timber frame houses and dominated by the twin towers of St Severus Church. The Electoral Castle was not only a fortification to keep out enemies but also a toll collection point for passing ships. ![]() The town was one of most important Roman settlements on Middle Rhine and has one of the best preserved fortifications in Germany. A 55m length of the wall dating from the C4th with its towers can be seen on Angerstrasse. The open gateway to the west leads into the remains of a medieval building. ![]() The town used to be walled and one of the medieval town gates and part of the walls can still be seen on Bingergasse. ![]() The town still preserves the medieval street plan with many narrow lanes connecting the main streets. ![]() ![]() The Market Place is surrounded by some very nice timber frame houses, often with elaborately carved and decorated frontages. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Outside the medieval walls is the Carmelite Church which was originally part of a Carmelite monastery with twelve clergy and lay brothers, before becoming a parish church. It is a large double naved building dating from the C14th and C15th. ![]() ![]() We had just under two hours to explore the town and I would have liked longer. |
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