Burg Klopp
Quelle: Stadt Bingen
How suitable is Kloppberg (Klopp Hill) for a castle or fortification?
The whole hill was once part of a defensive belt surrounded by a wall, in which the small town of Bingium was located. In 355 AD the fortification was a victim of the Alemannen. The next few centuries were bad for the hill. Castles were built and destroyed.
The name of Klopp Castle was first mentioned in 1282.
There was destruction in 1165, 1301 and during the 30-year war, and finally by the French king, Ludwig XIV.
Aussichtsturm Burg Klopp
Quelle: Stadt Bingen
It was not until the middle of the last century that the wealthy merchant, Ludwig Cron from Cologne, began the generous reconstruction.
In 1897 the castle was placed into the possession of the town of Bingen. Since that time it has been the residence of the mayor and the town administration.
It was considerably damaged during the second world war, but today it is one of the most beautiful hallmarks of the town.