We are now on the Mosel River. The first tour of the day was to Reichsburg Castle. After being destroyed by Louis XIV in 1689, it remained derelict until 1868 when bought by Louis Ravene from Berlin who converted it to his summer home. In 1978, the city of Cochem bought it.
Even though the castle looks much like it did in medieval days (required by the city), the inside was decorated by Mr. Ravene in the designs of the time. This is the dining room. Take notice of the far wall with its symmetrical doors.
Mr. Ravene built what looked like a doorway but was a door built over a wall! Symmetry!
This balcony overlooks the river and grounds from 300 feet, with no discernible support!
An outside wall on the main castle area.
Looking back at the main tower with its painting.
We began our walking tour of the city of Cochem in between two areas of the graveyard.
We had perfect timing to witness the exit of a couple who just got married in the city hall. Even if you are getting married in a church, you have to say your vows in front of a city official.
The bells of a nearby building rang the wedding march!
This is an interesting statue in the city by the river. Notice the goat in the grape press! The story goes someone they thought was stealing grapes. They staked out the vineyard at night and it was a goat eating the grapes. The goat would not confess so they put him in a wine press and he bled out red, thus he must have been innocent! These were white grapes!
To shop or not to shop? That is the question.
This is a fascinating shop. It has liquors in it. We bought a coffee liquor and peach liquor. It is awesome. We will have a cup of coffee with it.
Not sure what kind of ducks these are, but they are very pretty.
This is an area of the vast vineyards. We couldn't tell what was within the arches.
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