Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Burg
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Old Castle
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
1. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker
1277 bis 1307
als kurfürstliche Burg
unter Erzbischof Heinrich
von Vinstingen erbaut,
erweitert unter Erzbischof
Johann VI. von der Leyen 1556–1567,
Restaurierung unter Erzbischof
Johann Hugo von Orsbeck
1676–1711.
1945 Stadtbibliothek
Old Castle
Built from 1277 to 1307 as an electoral castle under Archbishop Heinrich von Vinstingen, expanded under Archbishop Johann VI von der Leyen from 1556 to 1567, and restored under Archbishop Johann Hugo von Orsbeck from 1676 to 1711. City Library since 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1277.
Location. 50° 21.736′ N, 7° 35.642′ E. Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Burgstraße and An d. Moselbrücke, on the left when traveling east on Burgstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Burgstraße 1, Koblenz RP 56068, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland, in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Weisser Gasse (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Weinstube Zum Hubertus / Zum Hubertus Wine Tavern (about 150 meters away); Gemüsegasse (about 150 meters away); Flora Daniel (about 180 meters away); Otto Daniel (about 180 meters away); Bürresheimer Hof (about 180 meters away); Juliane Daniel (about 180 meters away); Dominikaner Klosters / Dominican Monastery (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
2. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
3. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 3, 2026
4. Alte Burg / Old Castle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
