Boosenburg Castle Ruins

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The Boosenburg Castle consists of high keep (donjon) and 9m wide moat. It was probably built in the 12th century. In 1838 all buildings around the keep were torn down and the new Neo-Gothic manor was built in 1872.

Address
Rheinstraße 3, Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany

Established
12th century

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