This half-timbered village once was a formidable fortified town. Where once 16 towers stood, there are now 2. The Markt Tower indicates one of the original entryways to Bacharach. Above, on a hill, is the magnificent Jugend herberge Stahleck. This castle dates from the 12th century. Blown up in 1689, it was rebuilt in the 1920s. There are other remains of the ancient past of Bacharach. There is a medieval slate wall around the church. Metal rings hark back in time to when the river reared up against the town. When you leave your hotel in Bacharach, you will find the Medieval-roots everywhere. The red and white Altes House dates from 1368. It is half-timbered in typical Rhine style. The Mint Tower is painted in the Medieval-style.
Bacharach is a town where history remains strong. The Old Posthof is from 1724. A Golden Horn hangs over it. There are also strong oak doors leading to its courtyard. The Church is Peterskirche. Late Rhine Romanesque, it has some Medieval frescoes and is painted. Behind is the Gothic Wernerkapelle. Once a pilgrimage site, it now stands in discredited ruins. All this is yours to see just steps away from most hotels in Bacharach. Use EasyToBook.com to locate the most convenient accommodation.