Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. near Kaub in the middle of Rhine river, A UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley

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On the tiny Pfalz Island in the middle of the Rhine River near Kaub Germany, stands Pfalzgrafenstein Castle. Built in 1327 by Ludwig the Bavarian, it served as a toll station until 1866. Its location in the middle of the river on the extremely small island renders it unique.

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Size: 3168px × 4752px
Location: Kaub,Rheinland-Pfalz,Germany
Photo credit: © Philip Enticknap / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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