Bacharach

Bacharach (pronunciation, also known as Bacharach am Rhein) is a town in the Mainz-Bingen district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It belongs to the Verbandsgemeinde of Rhein-Nahe, whose seat is in Bingen am Rhein, although that town is not within its bounds.

Bacharach
Town
Bacharach from the Postenturm.
Location of Bacharach within Mainz-Bingen district
Bacharach
Bacharach
Coordinates: 50°04′N 07°46′E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictMainz-Bingen
Municipal assoc.Rhein-Nahe
Area
  Total23.65 km2 (9.13 sq mi)
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
  Total1,837
  Density78/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
55422
Dialling codes06743
Vehicle registrationMZ
Websitewww.bacharach.de

The original name Baccaracus suggests a Celtic origin. Above the town stands Stahleck Castle (Burg Stahleck), now a youth hostel.

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