KOBLENZ
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Practical I Hotels in Koblenz
Koblenz lies at the confluence of the
Rhine
and the Moselle, two rivers known for their beauty as well as
for their excellent wines that are produced here. Knights of the
German Order settled at the confluence of the rivers Mosel and Rhine and
named the tip of land between the two bodies of water the “Deutsches
Eck” (German Corner). There, the German Emperor Wilhelm I
reigns on his bronze battle horse while looking down imperiously from
his monument’s pedestal on the two rivers flowing together in front of
him.Woods, lakes and meadows account for a full two thirds of the city’s
total area, and the climate is mild and very agreeable. Two thousand
years of historical heritage are documented at the city’s numerous
excellent museums. Koblenz’ famous sights attract visitors from all over
the world.During the World War Two allied bombers blew Koblenz, an
important military center, into debris and ashes.
Important
attractions in Koblenz are : the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
(1816-32) from where visitors have a spectacular view over the Deutsches Eck
Monument to German unity (of 1870) and the confluence of the Rhine
and Moselle rivers. Also : the Old Town; the Weindorf (Wine Village); Monastery Church (12th-13th
centuries); former Electors’ Palace; Collegiate Church of St
Florin (12th century with a 14th-century chancel); and Church of
Our Lady (12th century with a 15th-century chancel). Maria
Magdalena, Beethoven's mother was born on Wambachstrasse in
Koblenz. Nowadays one can visit the largest private Beethoven exhibition
in the world here.
