Culture Trip stands with Black Lives Matter. Select currency. My Plans. Open menu Menu. Europe Germany Things to Do. Additionally, Bingen is the proud hometown of Saint Hildegard, the Benedictine abbess and visionary who founded German scientific natural history. Klopp Castle Building. Add to Plan. The romantic Klopp Castle looks down at the town of Bingen and the Rhine river valley from its perch at the top of Kloppberg Klopp Hill.
The first mention of the castle can be traced back to , and it fell victim to multiple instances of attack and destruction in the later centuries. Today, it serves as the seat of the city council. Visitors are welcome to climb up to the castle tower between April and October to enjoy awesome views of the river valley as well as several other significant landmarks of Bingen.
There is a large restaurant in the castle compound. More Info. Open In Google Maps. Burg Klopp, Bingen am Rhein, , Germany. View menu. Visit website. Visit Facebook page. Send an Email. Give us feedback. Mon - Thu: am - pm. Fri - None: am - pm. The Old Crane Building. Built for the purpose of loading and unloading ships, the wooden crane has been refurbished and once entirely rebuilt in the following centuries to counter the effects of wear. Saint Martin Basilica Church. The Catholic church of St.
It is dedicated to the iconic St. Martin, the bishop of Tours, in whose honor St. Studies show that before the birth of Christ, the Romans built a temple at the exact spot where the church stands today, which should give you an idea about the long history of Bingen.
The first mention of the church itself can be dated back to the year Visit to see its beautiful frescoes and sculptures housed in this lovely Gothic church. Mouse Tower Building. It is located on a tiny island in the Rhine River just outside Bingen.
