Basilika St. Kastor is a quaint church that was built by the bishop of Trier. The church has a picturesque architecture and with intriguing interiors. The place is best known for being the site where the famed treaty was signed which divided the Carolingian Empire. Inside you can find old relics, epitaphs of bishops, inscriptions and so on.
At the confluence of Mosel and Rhine, Deutsches Eck is a headland that has been an integral part of German history during war times. Characterized by an equestrian statue that soars over the city, it is a monument honoring the first German Emperor William I. The original statue was inaugurated in 1897 and a refurbished statue was installed in 1993. A tribute to German unity, the headland is a popular tourist attraction today. Boat rides through the inland waterway of Mosel and Rhine are an ideal way to view the Deutsches Eck.
El altar dorado, uno de los altares tallados más valiosos de Renania, decora el interior de esta iglesia.
A preferred mode of transport for many while traveling between Bismarckhöhe and Bad Ems, Kurwaldbahn spans almost 220 meters (722 feet) in length and 132 meters (433 feet) in height. Regarded as one of the steepest of its kind, the funicular railway is one of the most well-known attractions of the town, its quick and convenient service rendering it the first choice for several tourists making a trip to the Bismarckturm observation point. From here, visitors can enjoy an unparalleled view of the surrounding vistas and embark on hikes across the landscape.
One of the defining landmarks of Bad Ems, the historic Bismarckturm dates from the 1900s. The Kurwaldbahn connects the town proper to the location of the observation tower, and visitors can bask in the stunning views unfolding in the vicinity once they have disembarked. Attributed to Wilhelm Kreis, a well-known German architect, the tower is hewn from basalt and quartzite, presenting a striking visage which evokes a sense of awe in onlookers. Bismarckturm also serves as the starting point for hikes in the area.
This historic monument was constructed on the River Rhine in the 17th Century. Originally built as a customs bastion for the sovereign of Cologne, Bollwerk is one of the most important historic landmarks of Andernach. Today, it serves as a memorial for the German soldiers who lost their lives in the two world wars. Visit this monument for a glimpse into the past with its unique stone structure and passageways. You can also take a stroll around the bastion and witness spectacular views of the Rhine, with little boats and ships passing quietly by the town harbor.
Constructed in the year 1270, Bischofstein Castle was ravaged in the year 1689 but rebuilt in the year 1930. Fichte Gymnasium purchased Bischofstein Castle in 1954 and presently, it is used as a retreat center by the school. One striking aspect of Bischofstein Castle is its towering cylinder-shaped pillar beset adorned with a white streak of plaster. The chapel in ruins adjoining Bischofstein Castle is also one of its prominent attractions. Bischofstein Castle served as a bastion for Archbishops of Treves. Today, the 800-year old Bischofstein Castle serves as a fine specimen of 1930s' architectural style.
Basilika St. Kastor is a quaint church that was built by the bishop of Trier. The church has a picturesque architecture and with intriguing interiors. The place is best known for being the site where the famed treaty was signed which divided the Carolingian Empire. Inside you can find old relics, epitaphs of bishops, inscriptions and so on.
At the confluence of Mosel and Rhine, Deutsches Eck is a headland that has been an integral part of German history during war times. Characterized by an equestrian statue that soars over the city, it is a monument honoring the first German Emperor William I. The original statue was inaugurated in 1897 and a refurbished statue was installed in 1993. A tribute to German unity, the headland is a popular tourist attraction today. Boat rides through the inland waterway of Mosel and Rhine are an ideal way to view the Deutsches Eck.
Situated by the Lahn River, in Obernhof, Pfarrkirche Kloster Arnstein dates back to the 11th century. A former abbey of the Premonstratensian order, the abbey was originally a castle of the Count of Arnstein. With the influence of the monks in the region, the abbey quickly became a key figure in the history of Nassau and was even the seat of the Archbishop of Archbishopric of Trier in the 16th century. After the dissolution of the monastery 1803, the abbe fell into the hands of the of the Principality of Nassau-Weilburg and since 1919 has been occupied by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
El altar dorado, uno de los altares tallados más valiosos de Renania, decora el interior de esta iglesia.
Standing tall at the center of Florin’s market in Koblenz, Augenroller is a clock tower notoriously famous for mocking passersby. At the crown of the tower, overlooking the marketplace is the sheet-metal visage of Johan Lutter, a 16th-century thief. Remarkably, the eyes of the robber move right to left along with the pendulum, and as the clock strikes an hour or half an hour, the robber’s tongue sticks out in a mocking gesture. According to folklore, on his deathbed, Lutter made a similar expression to mock his horde of victims.