So what happened? In the '80s, the city had a major pollution problem, thanks to tobacco plantations and chemical plants. By 1975, the river was so toxic that they shut it down to fishing for 13 years. Crime was on par with Detroit.

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It’s everything a medieval castle should be – imposing, dominating the landscape it was built to control. It’s a 20-minute walk up from the village, and there’s also a seasonal (summer) tourist train up. Tender, intelligent, and insightful, [this] is the work of a writer of rare talent; it deserves to become a classic.

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There’s not a great deal to see, but its location on the B42 road, railway and its cross-river ferry to Engelsburg (between Oberwesel and Bacharach) make it a good base for exploring the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Don’t Miss Mighty Marksburg Castle The Renaissance Garden in Schloss Phillippsburg Classic Rhineland architecture in Braubach

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I have been all over the world and always came home to Pittsburgh to live and to work. Many people have boats and spend their free time on the rivers.”The town suffered during the Wars of Religion, the 16th Century conflict between the Catholics and Protestants, and changed sides several times. Bullet marks on the cliff walls can still be seen. In 1567, the Protestants were finally driven out of the town, and a Catholic garrison of 60 soldiers moved into the city. Having been a part of this happy place for almost 40 years, and having rafted all over the world, I can safely say river people and the incredible culture they inhabit are the best examples of human cooperation to be found on this planet.” St Goar is a great base for exploring the Romantic Rhine Valley. Burg Rheinfels is one of the best Rhine castles to visit, and the sight of Burg Katz castle across the river is one of the best in the Rhine Valley. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a hair dryer. A TV is provided.