Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Linz am Rhein (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Burg Ockenfels, Rheintor, and Neutor. Also, be sure to include Burg Linz in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Linz am Rhein (Rhineland-Palatinate).
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Burg Ockenfels
Burg Ockenfels, originally Burg zur Leyen, is a castle near Ockenfels in the district of Linz am Rhein in the district of Neuwied in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Rheintor
The Rhine Gate is a city gate tower of the city fortifications of Linz on the Rhine, located on the banks of the Rhine.
In the 15th or 16th century, the westernmost of Linz's city gates, made of basalt and slate quarry stone, was rebuilt as a successor to the gate originally built with the rest of the city fortifications between 1320 and 1329. Later it was rebuilt several times.
In contrast to the rest of the city fortifications, most of which were demolished in 1861, the gate located at Burgplatz 1 is still preserved. It is listed as a cultural monument.
Address: Am Gestade, Linz am Rhein
Neutor
The Neutor is a city gate tower of the city fortifications of Linz on the Rhine. Built of basalt and slate quarry stone, it is the tallest building in the city at 25 meters and the easternmost of the Linz city gates, probably after the great city fire of 1391.
The gate is still preserved in contrast to the rest of the city fortification, most of which was demolished in 1861. It is located next to Neustraße 42 and is protected as a cultural monument.
Burg Linz
The Electoral Castle of Linz, also called Archbishop's Castle, is a town castle in Linz on the Rhine in northern Rhineland-Palatinate. It was built shortly after Linz was granted city rights by the Elector and Archbishop of Cologne as a bulwark of his possessions on the right bank of the Rhine and as a customs castle.