City Guide: Koblenz

     Koblenz is known as one of the most beautiful corners in Germany.

     Located on the banks of the Rhine and surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, Koblenz is a very picturesque place with numerous gardens and winding lanes. The city centre offers a great number of magnificent churches, wide squares, cultural places to go to and various shops. Connoisseurs of wine would particularly appreciate this city, since almost every bar serves the finest in local vintages.

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     Historic places of interest are numerous. The major sights are located mainly in the heart of the city and include the following:

- Basilica St Kastor – a church constructed in 836 with four beautiful towers and a fountain nearby

- The church of our lady (Liebfrauenkirche) – one of the most beautiful churches in Koblenz, built in Romanesque style in the 12thentury with lofty towers added to it in 1693

- Koblenz Palace built 1777 functions now as a museum with gorgeous promenades and gardens close to it

- Ehrenbreitstein fortress, located on a hill overlooking the Rhine. It is one of the largest and ancient fortresses in the world. You could learn the history of the city in the Koblenz State museum and the Rhine museum which are both based here

- Ludwig museum with a great collection of contemporary art, primarily from France

- German corner – a place where Mosel flows into the Rhine. A grand statue of emperor William I on a 14m high horse is mounted here

- The old market square (Florinsmarkt) – the central square in Koblenz, along the River Mosel. The famous church of St Florin constructed in the 12th century and museum of archaeology can be found here

     Koblenz is a place where you can enjoy an illustrious history in scenic surroundings. In addition to that, you could take a boat cruise and relish the panoramic view of the city from the water. Among other leisure facilities, it is worth playing golf or going horse riding. You could make the most of your trip by attending a classical concert or watching a play at the Theatre of Koblenz, in the past renowned as ‘the House for plays, operas, balls and assemblies’.

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