The regions around Rhine and Moselle have more than 500 castles, castle ruins, palaces and fortresses: Fairytale castles and as well fortified hideouts for infamous robber-barons set on steep crags in the river valleys. <br /><br />As the region played an important role in German and European history in the Middle Ages today retains a vibrant feel of mediaeval times. Tournaments and castle fairs recreate the atmosphere of bygone days. Music and drama are performed in opulent baroque surroundings and magnificent courtly settings. <br /><br />The castles features in this video are: <br /><br />The Marksburg <br /><br />Schonberg Castle <br /><br />Castle Burg Eltz <br /><br />The Genoveva Castle <br /><br />Sayn Palace <br /><br />http://www.romantic-germany.info
