"The God of Wine" Top 5 Page for this destination Bacharach by Nathalie_B

Bacharach Travel Guide: 121 reviews and 287 photos

Medieval, charming, romantic, relaxing, with views on picturesque hills, and endless vineyards. Bacharach is a town with its own God, a chilling murder tale, an astonishing array of beautiful buildings, cobbled stone streets “improved” by Napoleon, and of course wine, that used to be ordered by Pope Pius II to Rome, once a year.

Last visit to Bacharach: Oct 2006
Intro Updated Dec 29, 2006
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Reviews (6)

Goats Local Customs (2)

Spotting 2 goats between the ruins of Werner Chapel and the St. Peter Church was pretty funny. They were trying to... more travel advice

The God of Wine Local Customs (2)

And they have their own God of wine. The village of Bacharach was named after Roman God of wine – Bacchus - and the... more travel advice

Alterhaus Favorites (3)

The “movie star” of Bacharch – Alterhaus (German for Old House) is the oldest and most photographed building in town.... more travel advice

Werner Kapelle - A chilling murder story - Bacharach

Werner Kapelle - A chilling murder story Favorites (3)

On a hill above the only church of Bacharach you will spot a gothic skeleton construction. This is the Werner Chapel.... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Huge balcony with a view

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Comments (5)

balhannah Sep 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful town! I love the outside of the Hotel you stayed in.
Nice page!
Gili_S Jan 3, 2007 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

Very nice. Last time when I visited vinery I was drunk by 12 noon ;-)
akjager Dec 31, 2006 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Great little town...is this where Burt Bacharach (Austin Powers) is from too?
MEdelmann Dec 30, 2006 at 12:40 AM Report Abuse

What a nice little town! I like this half-timbered houses and that hotel sounds very cosy and familiar. Someday I will find my way to Bacherach. Thank you Nathalie.
globetrott Dec 29, 2006 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

a nice page bringing back great memories. I also liked Altkoelnischer Hof very much !