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KOBLENZ - CITY WHERE THE RHINE AND MOSELLE MEET It ' s at Koblenz that the ' queen ' of German rivers , the lovely Moselle , joins her mightier consort , the Rhine , which now acquires majestic dimensions on its way toward Cologne and the Dutch border . This point has been of strategic importance since Roman times , and it was natural that Koblenz became an important center of trade during the Middle Ages . With its promenades and parks lining the banks of both rivers , Koblenz is now a great place to relax and take things easy . Although badly bombed during the Second World War , the downtown area has plenty of attractive streets and squares where a little window - shopping won ' t go amiss . And when refreshment is called for , countless bars and cafés offer a chance to take the weight off one ' s feet and enjoy the local wines and specialties . Also con sider taking a trip up to the mighty fortress , Ehrenbreitstein , on the opposite riverbank to enjoy marvelous panoramas . A little upriver but still within the city limits , Stolzenfels Castle is one of the prettiest 191 - century recreations of medieval architecture along the Middle Rhine Valley

2 . Church of St . Castor : There has been a church on this site since the early 9th century , and the present basilica with its ' Rhenish helm ' towers dates from the 12th century . The inside is peaceful and attractive . 3 . Moselle Riverbank : Take a walk southward along the city side of the Moselle to see some fine historic buildings like the 16h - century Haus der Deutschen Kaiser , the former Customs House ( 1430 ) con taining the Middle Rhine Museum and the other attractive houses around Florinsmarkt . Further along , the Alte Burg ( Old Fortress ) and parts of the Balduin Bridge date from medieval times . 4 . Military Museum : On the opposite bank of the Moselle , this vast collection of weaponry , old and new , is a ' must ' for military buffs . 5 . Church of Our Lady : The Baroque towers of the Church are the city symbol , while the interior dates mainly from 1200 - 1500 . The nearby square , Am Plan , is a good place to have something to eat or drink . 6 . Old City Hall ( Altes Rathaus ) : This is housed in a former Jesuit College originally constructed in about 1600 . In the courtyard , be ware of the fountain that may give you a sudden soaking . 7 . Rhine Promenade and Electoral Palace : Koblenz ' s riverside parks make a pleasant prelude to a visit at the Weindorf , where local vintages can be tasted . En route , one should take a look at the pompous palace built by the archbishop of Trier in the 19th century . 8 . Ehrenbreitstein Fortress : Over 380 feet ( 117 m ) above the Rhine , this vast fortification was begun in 1817 . Tremendous views and various museum collections await visitors .

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GERMANY Geographical position : 50° 22 ' N / 07° 36 ' E Av . alt . : 213 feet ( 66 m ) Area of the city : 40 . 55 square - miles ( 105 km ) Population : 108 , 000 Region : Rhineland - Palatinate Rivers : Rhine , Moselle Economy : Engineering , car components software , light industry , transport , insurance , administration , river trade , higher education , tourism

THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT IN A NUTSHELL It was in 9 BC that the Romans established the settlement of Conflu entes close to where the Moselle and Rhine meet . The legions left Germany soon after 400 AD , but their town soon became a residence of the Frankish kings . A first fortress was constructed on the site of Ehrenbreitstein Castle in about 950 . In 1018 , Emperor Heinrich II granted Koblenz to the archbishop of Trier , who was to hold the city for over seven centuries until 1794 , when it came under French control . In the meantime , parts of the Old City had been damaged during as saults by Louis XIV ' s army in the 1680s . Koblenz was the birthplace in 1773 of Klemens von Metternich , who later became the chancellor of Austria . At the Treaty of Vienna in 1815 , he ensured that Koblenz was handed over to Prussia . The city became a garrison town , and ruined Ehrenbreitstein Castle was rebuilt to become the second - strongest ( after Gibraltar ) fortress in Europe . Unfortunately , extensive Allied bombing destroyed much of Koblenz ' s Old City in 1944 - 45 .

ENJOYING THE LOCAL CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE Koblenz is a great place to window - shop and stroll . A pleasant walk might begin at the Florinsmarkt and then take in Münzplatz on the way to Jesuitenplatz . Overlooked by the Baroque City Hall , this is one of the city ' s most attractive squares . One could also explore Koblenz ' s ' shopping mile ' in the pedestrian section of Lohrstrasse , where there is a mixture of department stores and more specialized shops . Located at a pivotal point on the Moselle and Rhine , Koblenz has , naturally enough , become an important center of the wine trade . Its many cozy taverns and bars offer a broad range of solid Moselle and Rhine wines , but connoisseurs might like to keep an eye open for one or two lesser - known vintages . For example , the northerly sec tion of the Middle Rhine Valley downstream from Koblenz has steep south - facing slopes that yield good Rieslings and Grauburgunders ( Pinot Gris ) . For summer thirsts , though , Koblenz ' s Königsbacher brewery produces an excellent dry Pils .

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MAIN POINTS OF INTEREST 1 . ' German Corner ' ( Deutsches Eck ) : The point at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine is dominated by the equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I ( 1797 - 1888 ) . Modern art collections of the Ludwig Museum can be viewed in the former House of the Teutonic Knights .