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Koblenz (UK: / k oʊ ˈ b l ɛ n t s / koh-BLENTS, US: / ˈ k oʊ b l ɛ n t s / KOH-blents, German: [ˈkoːblɛnts] ⓘ) is a German city on the banks of the Rhine (Middle Rhine) and the Moselle, a multinational tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus c. 8 BC.
Feb 4, 2018 · Koblenz straddles both banks of these two rivers, and is the perfect base for exploring the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Upper Middle Rhine Valley. From ancient architecture to cutting-edge cable cars, captivating river views to sparkling wines, here are the most enjoyable sights and experiences in Koblenz.
Sie ist mit 115.298 Einwohnern (31. Dezember 2023) nach Mainz und Ludwigshafen am Rhein die drittgrößte Stadt dieses Landes und auf Platz 69 der größten Städte Deutschlands. Koblenz bildet neben Mainz, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Trier und Kaiserslautern eines der fünf Oberzentren in Rheinland-Pfalz.
Sep 22, 2021 · In the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Koblenz is a 2,000-year-old city where the Moselle joins the Rhine. Right at the confluence of those rivers the Teutonic Order founded one of its first commanderies in the 13th century and where the immense Frankish Empire was divided up in the 800s.
Koblenz is ideally located at the heart of Germany's most beautiful regions, providing the perfect starting point for hiking trips, cycling tours, boat tours or visits to centuries old castles and historical monuments.
Aug 13, 2024 · Koblenz, city, Rhineland-Palatinate Land (state), western Germany. It lies at the junction of the Rhine and Moselle (Mosel) rivers (hence its Roman name, Confluentes) and is surrounded by spurs from the Eifel, Hunsrück, Westerwald, and Taunus mountains.
Sep 7, 2022 · A monument for unified Germany, Koblenz shows off some of the country's premier attractions from castles to riverfront promenades and regional Rhine-Moselle wine. This is one of the oldest towns in Germany with a storied medieval history entangled with the Order of the Teutonic Knights.
At the famous Deutsches Eck, or German Corner, where the Rhine and Moselle converge, lies one of Germany's oldest and most beautiful cities: Koblenz. Vineyards, forests and four mountain ranges form the unique backdrop to this 2,000-year-old city.
The various sights in Koblenz await you - the Deutsche Eck with its emperor, the Electoral Palace, kilometers of riverside promenades, Stolzenfels Castle, the epitome of Rhine romanticism and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress towering above it all.
Modern-day Koblenz is a park- and flower-filled city that serves as both the northern gateway to the Romantic Rhine Valley and the northeastern gateway to the Moselle Valley, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the region.
