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Bacharach
Bacharach’s
experienced its heyday in the middle ages. From around
1200, because of its position on the Rhine, the town
was one of the most important storage, shipping and trading
points for wine and wood. Bacharach was mainly financed
by way of trade tariffs which made the town prosperous
indeed. However the unpopular tariffs were to play a
roll in the towns eventual demise and Bacharachs importance
as a trading point waned around the time of the 30 years
war. The town has however retained its prestige in the
area of wine production and is a popular tourist destination.
Victor Hugo described Bacharach as the most beautiful
town in the world.
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St.
Peter in Bacharach
The
famous Peterskirche of Bacharach dates back to 1220,
and is a mixture of Rhine-late romanic
and early gothic architecture. The top of the church
tower is twinned with that of the Martinskirche in Oberwesel.
For lovers of architecture the church tour is a must.
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Old
post office
The
building known as the old post office dates back to the
16 th century, though first assumed the role of post
office in 1724 for the Thurm und Taxis company. The monument
served the town in this way fort he next 263 years until
1987. Today the old post office is the beating heart
of Bacharachs culture scene, housing a wide variety of
local concerts and events.
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Local
specialities
Like
every region the Mittelrheintal has its specialities;
sweet and savoury, recipies passed down through the ages.
One can enjoy Sauerbraten: a joint of beef marinated
in local wine or Schwenkbraten: peppered pork or beef
steaks cooked on a swinging grill. And for desert perhaps
a Waldbeerenpfannkuchen (woodland-berry-pancake). With
a local wine or beer to compliment each dish what more
could you ask for?
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Eateries
Whether
you are looking for a riverside café or a romantic
candle-light dinner, hearty rustic fare or something
light whatever your eating requirements the eateries
of the Mittelrheintal will fulfil all your gastronomic
desires.
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Local
wine
The
Rhine has a 2000 year history of wine production and
for a time Bacharach was the centre of its wine trade.
Today still renowned for their wine, the town’s
vineyards offer informative cellar tours and wine tasting
it is also possible to see demonstrations of traditional
grape crushing techniques.
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