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Koblenz (UK: / k oʊ ˈ b l ɛ n t s / koh-BLENTS, US: / ˈ k oʊ b l ɛ n t s / KOH-blents, German: [ˈkoːblɛnts] ⓘ) is a German city on the banks of the Rhine (Middle Rhine) and the Moselle, a multinational tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C.
- Deutsches Eck. The confluence of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers has always had special meaning in Germany, as at this exact spot there was an early commandery for the Teutonic Order.
- Koblenz Cable Car. One of the first things to decide when you arrive in Koblenz is when you’re going to take a trip on the cable car. This lifts you across the Rhine and up to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
- Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. The high spur 118 metres above the right bank of the Rhine has been defended by a fortress since the 11th century. And up to the start of the 1800s this complex was besieged, destroyed and swapped between the French and the Archbishop Electors of Trier, princes of Saxony and then the Prussians, over hundreds of years.
- Landesmuseum Koblenz. Inside the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is the multi-faceted Landesmuseum, which has exhibitions on Rhineland-Palatinate’s cultural history, viticulture, photography and archaeology.
Koblenz is ideally located at the heart of Germany's most beautiful regions, providing the perfect starting point for hiking trips, cycling tours, boat tours or visits to centuries old castles and historical monuments.
May 20, 2020 · Koblenz straddles both banks of these two rivers, and is the perfect base for exploring the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Upper Middle Rhine Valley. From ancient architecture to cutting-edge cable cars, captivating river views to sparkling wines, here are the most enjoyable sights and experiences in Koblenz.
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- Stand on Deutsches Eck: The German Corner. The German Corner, or Deutsches Eck, refers to the long slip of headland that extends out from Koblenz between the Rhine and Mosel rivers.
- Visit the Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein. Perched 118 meters above Koblenz on the east bank of the Rhine, the Fortress of Ehrenbreitstein (Festung Ehrenbreitstein) was built between 1817 and 1828 on the ruins of an older fort destroyed by the French.
- Ride the Koblenz Cable Car. One of the newer tourist attractions in the city, the Koblenz Cable Car (Seilbahn Koblenz) takes visitors on a thrilling aerial journey to Ehrenbreitstein castle, with plenty of great views to enjoy along the way.
- Take a Nostalgic Rhine Cruise aboard RMS Goethe. At 9am each morning from April and October, the port area of Koblenz reverberates with the iconic sound of a steam whistle.
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At the famous Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, where the Rhine and Moselle converge, lies one of Germany's oldest and most beautiful cities: Koblenz. Vineyards, forests and four mountain ranges form the unique backdrop to this 2,000-year-old city.
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