Historic mosaic at the old city wall in Cochem. Germany. Cochem is an outspoken tourist town. In addition to the famous wine, of course, the world famous Reichsburg dominates and can be seen from afar high above the city. The history of Cochem, like many other Moselle towns, dates back to the time of the Celts and the Romans. The existence of the town is mentioned for the first time in 886 in a document from the abbey of Prüm, near Bitburg. Cochem was granted city rights in 1332. The famous castle was built around 1020. The castle came under the authority of the Bishop of Trier in 1294 and he had it built into a strong fortress. During this time, the town was also given walls and gates. In order to be able to collect tolls the Moselle could be closed with a chain. Whoever wanted to sail along had to pay first. In 1689 the fortress, like almost all of Cochem, was destroyed by French army troops.
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