Boosenburg
Castle in Hesse, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Boosenburg is a lowland castle in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, Hesse, Germany, located in the Rhine valley and dating back to the 12th century. It is locally known as Oberburg (upper castle) in relation to the near and slightly lower Brömserburg. It has been part of the Rhine Gorge World Heritage Site from 2002.
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Boosenburg | |
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Rüdesheim am Rhein | |
Coordinates | 49°58′42″N 7°55′5″E |
Type | lowland castle |
Code | DE-HE |
Height | 90 m above sea level (NN) |
Site information | |
Condition | partly preserved |
Site history | |
Built | 12th century |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Knights |
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