Tips 1 - 9 of 9 Koblenz Things to Do
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The "Deutsches Eck" (German Corner) is a small peninsula formed by the confluence of the rivers Rhine and Moselle. This place received its name from knights of the "Deutscher Orden" (German Order) who founded a settlement here in 1216.
Today it is the most popular tourist attraction in Koblenz.
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Main attraction on the Deutsche Eck peninsula is the monument of the German Emperor Wilhelm I.. The original statue was erected by the sculptor Emil Hundrieser and the architect Bruno Schmitz in 1893–1897 but was destroyed by Allied artillery fire in 1945. A private donation made it possible to erect a copy of the statue on this place. It was uncovered in 1993. The total height including the base is 37 m, the copper bronze sculpture (height 14 m) weighs 61.5 tons.
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Strolling along the Moselleyou will caome across this weird building. It looks like an uneven tower with battlements but it is a residential house. Built in the 16th century in Late-Gothik style, it houses today an restaurant. Furthermore it is the only building in the Old Town that survived the war.
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The Romanesque Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) was started to build in 1180 and was finished around 1260. The altar dates back to the year. The tower was built in 1693 but destroyed during World War Two. Today you cansee a copy of it.
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The old castle is located on the Moselle River and was constructed in the 13th century by Heinrich von Vinstingen, Prince Elector of Trier. The castle was extended several times. Today you can see Renaissance and Baroque elements.
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The Old Bridge was build on 11 stony arches in 1337. Archbishop and Elector Balduin gave the order to link both sides of the Moselle. Still today parts of the bridge are still on wooden piles.
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This building has been the town hall since 1895. Before 1895 it was part of the monastery of the Order of Jesuits. The original Church of Jesuits from was destroyed 1944. Only the portal remained.
In front of the town hall can be found cafés and restaurants .
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On the confluence of Rhine and Moselle lies Ehrenbreistein Fortress. It is on top of a hundred meters high hill above the Rhine.
The first fortification was erected here in the year 1000. In the years between 1816 and 1832, the Prussians built the present fortified complex. The fortress contains a museum, a youth hostel as well as restaurants.
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Directions: You can´t miss it when you are in Koblenz. Just look up at the other side of the river Rhein. There the fort sits on top of a mountain overlooking the whole area.
Website: http://www.festungehrenbreitstein.de/
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Don't miss the view from the fortress down to the city of Koblenz. The river in the foreground flowing from south to north, is the Rhine and the one that comes from the west is the Moselle. The tip at the confluence is the "Deutsches Eck with the monument of the German Emperor Wilhelm I.
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Website: http://www.festungehrenbreitstein.de/
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Mariajoy Thu Jun 23, 2005 16:43 UTC
Lovely page Christian!! Thanks! I will be here next week and I just can't wait to see this beautiful part of Germany for myself! :)) | Ben-UK Tue Aug 24, 2004 23:31 UTC
Went to Koblenz on a school trip many, many years ago - would be nice to go back one day - great page, thank you. | jackfruit Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:20 UTC
Wonderful page - A Rhine cruise is something I have always wanted to do - well, someday I guess! Thanks for all the great info here! | sim1 Tue Feb 3, 2004 15:18 UTC
Great page Christian! It's been long long ago that I've been in Koblenz, but this page brings back some of those memories! Thanks :-)) |
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