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Behind Castle Walls: Daily Life at Marksburg

From the cool wine cellar to the smoky forge, this family-friendly indoor tour explores daily life behind medieval walls. The kitchen, heated chamber, knight’s hall, and chapel reveal how people lived, worked, and celebrated. Vivid exhibits including a roasting spit, wine press, archaeological weapon finds, and the Gimbel armour collection bring the castle to life for adults, children, school groups, and history enthusiasts.

Stops
15
City
Braubach
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Stops on this tour

  1. Wine Cellar at Marksburg
  2. Castle Kitchen at Marksburg
  3. Hearth and Rotisserie in the Castle Kitchen
  4. Wine Press from 1767 and Pantry
  5. Small Heated Chamber at Marksburg
  6. Bedstead and Window Niche of the Heated Chamber
  7. Knights’ Hall at Marksburg
  8. Dining Table and Garderobe in the Knights’ Hall
  9. Castle Chapel at Marksburg
  10. Madonna and Rib Vault of the Castle Chapel
  11. Defensive Walkway and Rhine Wing at Marksburg
  12. Arms Room at Marksburg
  13. Gimbel Armour Collection
  14. Stables and Torture Chamber at Marksburg
  15. Castle Forge at Marksburg

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