castle was bombarded in 1806 by Napoleon and rebuilt in the late 19th century, in 1896-98. It is now privately owned, and not open for visitors.

Description

Etymology

After the original castle "Burg Katzenelnbogen" (lit. Castle [of] Cat's Elbow) this medieval fortress castle is officially known as Burg Neukatzenelnbogen (Castle [of] New Cat's Elbow). It used to be and still is, however, comfortably and commonly contracted to "die [Burg] Katz" ("the [Castle] Cat").

As such,

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