This Castle is different from all the others we've visited

Usually you walk up to a castle. This one is in a valley.

Since it's not easily seen, this provided some measure of safety

Built around the 15th century, this castle has remained in the hands of the same family through to the present day

One branch of the family still lives nearby.

The interior has a family atmosphere

including this family tree

Our next stop was the town of Cochem

The history of the town appears in its Coats of Arms

Medieval Architechure

On the banks of the Mozelle, the village castle (Burg Metternich) dominates the landscape

This was a lovely spot to stop and have lunch