Koblenz is one of Germany’s oldest and most beautiful cities. Nestled at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, Koblenz was first established as a Roman military post around 8th century BC, and was the capital of the Prussian Rhine Province from 1824–1945. Today, Koblenz remains an important regional hub, with its unique backdrop of vineyards, forests and mountain ranges. Explore the enchanting city of Koblenz with our travel guide to the Top 10 Things to Do! 🇩🇪

00:00 Introduction
0:34 Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
1:23 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
2:09 Koblenz Cable Car
2:37 Old Town (Altstadt)
3:12 Basilica of St. Castor
3:43 Electoral Palace
4:31 Mittelrhein-Museum Koblenz
5:05 Wine Tasting in the Moselle Valley
5:23 Stolzenfels Castle
6:09 Eltz Castle
6:58 Conclusion

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hello Travelers welcome to Cobin Germany one of Germany's oldest and most beautiful cities nestled at the Confluence of the Ry and Moselle Rivers cins was first established as a Roman military post around 8th Century BC and was the capital of the Prussian Ry Province from 1824 to 1945 today cins remains an important Regional Hub with its unique backdrop of Vineyards forests and mountain ranges so without further Ado here are the top 10 things you must do in cins our first stop is the deutches e or German Corner this iconic Landmark marks the Confluence of the Ry and Moselle rivers and is home to an impressive statue of German Emperor vilhelm I at 37 M High the statue was one of the most imposing Bronze Statues in Germany but was destroyed shortly before the end of the second world war in 1953 Federal president Theodore H consecrated the remaining pedestal as a memorial to German Unity with the reunification of Germany in 1990 however the monument lost its meaning a private foundation made it possible to reconstruct the equestrian statue in 1993 it's the perfect spot for stunning panoramic views of the rine and Mosel rivers and a great place to start your exploration of coins next take a trip to the Aaron breitstein Fortress the second largest preserved Fortress in Europe standing 118 m above the Rin River The Fortress offers fantastic view of cins and the Confluence of the rine and Moselle Rivers the history of Aaron breitstein Fortress can be traced back to the year 1000 but its current form was built between 1817 and 1828 today Aaron breitstein Fortress is the only surviving Prussian Fortress from the 19th century and is part of the UNESCO world heritage site cultural landscape of the upper middle R Valley explore the museum wander through the ancient halls and learn about the fortress's rich history for a unique perspective of coins take a ride on the cins cable car which connects the deutsche's E and the Aaron bright Stein Fortress the cable car can transport up to 7,600 people per hour and it not only offers a convenient mode of Transport but also a spectacular view of the Confluence of the rine and Moselle Rivers it's a ride worth taking between the two historical locations in coins a stroll through the beautiful Old Town or alot of coins is an absolute must with its six Charming squares the Old Town forms the Heart of the City alongside historic buildings Majestic fountains and ornate statues some of the highlights are The Four Towers as the Orioles of four Baroque houses on each corner of the main Main Street crossing are known and the shangle fountain which stands in the courtyard of the Town Hall discover the hidden small alleys in the picturesque Oldtown and relax at one of the courtyards cafes and restaurants the Basilica of St casor is the oldest church in coblin and features stunning architecture and historical significance consecrated in 836 the church was the scene of many significant historical events where the monastery of St Caster was the meeting and arbitration place of Emperors and Kings don't miss the Botanical Garden behind the Basilica which is especially beautiful during spring and summer it's a peaceful place to reflect and admire the medieval craftsmanship the Electoral Palace or C first lez schlo is another mustsee the palace is one of the most important Palace buildings of early French classicism in Southwest Germany and is one of the last residential palaces built in Germany immediately before the French Revolution built in the 18th century the palace was once the residence of the prince electors of Trier and was later the residence of the Prussian Crown Prince vilhelm in the 19th century in 1944 the palace was destroyed down to the outer walls and rebuilt in 1950 to 51 today the palace houses various offices of the federal government and the palace's central part is often used as exclusive rooms for festive Banquets conferences and family celebrations for art lovers and history Buffs don't forget to visit the middle rine Museum coins the museum was founded in 1835 making it one of the oldest and most renowned Civic museums in Germany the museum showcases Regional art and cultural history exhibits such as medieval and Baroque paintings 19th century art and even abstract art of the 1950s the cultural historical influences of the church the Electoral court and the Bourgeois are also represented with paintings and sculptures take a short trip to the surrounding Vineyards of cins for a wine tasting tour since cins is located near the Moselle Valley it is one of Germany's Premier wine regions sample some of the best reasing wines in the world and learn about the Region's wine- making Traditions just a short trip from coin's City Center you'll find stolzenfels castle one of the most remarkable achiev ments of Prussian Rin Romanticism the castle is a former medieval Fortress in the 13th century whose ruins were gifted to the Prussian Crown Prince Friedrich vilhelm IV in 1823 he then had it rebuilt as a 19th century Palace in the Gothic Revival Style Today stolen Fell's Castle is part of the UNESCO world heritage site cultural landscape of the upper middle R Valley step into the castle for a unique insight into the private life of the Prussian royal couple and don't forget to visit the gardens for amazing views of the Rin River and its surroundings Another must-visit Castle is elz Castle one of Germany's most enchanting medieval castles The Castle is located about an hour's drive from coblin in the midst of the elz forest built in the 12th century elz Castle is one of the few castles in Germany that has never been destroyed its eight Towers soaring up to 35 meters high alongside its Orioles roofs timber frame structures and turrets make it the epitome of a medieval castle the castle has also been owned and cared for by the same family for over 850 years from when it was built until today inside the castle you'll find beautifully preserved rooms intricate tapestries and even the family's original Armory it's a truly magical castle that comes straight out of a fairy tale and there there you have it our top 10 things to do in cand Germany from its Rich history to its stunning Landscapes as well as day trips to its surrounding castles cins is a City full of surprises and delights waiting to be discovered thanks for joining us and until next time happy travels

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