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Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, and is the largest city both in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants. It is one of the oldest cities in Germany, having been founded by the Romans in the year 38 BC. Cologne was granted the status of a Roman "city" in the year 50 AD. Cologne lies on the River Rhine. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Koelner Dom) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. The University of Cologne (Universitaet zu Koeln) is one of Europe's oldest universities. Cologne is a major cultural centre of the Rhineland and has a vibrant arts scene. Cologne is home to more than 30 museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archaeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture. The city's Trade Fair Grounds are host to a number of trade shows such as the Art Cologne Fair, the International Furniture Fair (IMM) and the Photokina. Cologne is also well known for its celebration of Cologne Carnival and the LGBT festival Christopher Street Day (CSD). source:wikipedia Bonn is the 19th largest city in Germany. Located about 20 kilometres south of Cologne on the river Rhine in the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia, it was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990 and the official seat of government of united Germany from 1990 to 1999. Starting in 1998, many national government institutions were moved from Bonn to Berlin. Both houses of the German national parliament, the Bundestag as well as the Bundesrat, were moved along with the Chancellery and the residence of German head of state, the Bundespraesident. Bonn remains a centre of politics and administration, however. Roughly half of all government jobs were retained as many government departments remained in Bonn and numerous sub-ministerial level government agencies relocated to the former capital from Berlin and other parts of Germany. In recognition of this, the former capital now holds the title of Federal City ("Bundesstadt").source wikipedia Cochem: In the most romantic part of the Moselle Valley, where the river curves between two hiking paradises - Eifel and Hunsrück lies the old town of Cochem. Even the Romans sang the praises of this remarkable landscape. It is true - a few things have changed since then, but the attraction has remained because the past centuries - above all the Middle Ages - have left their marks here. The magnificent Reichsburg, the big castle, situated on a precipitous rock high above the town, dominates the landscape. The many delicate pointed towers, battlements and oriels give the impression of a typical fairy tale castle, particularly as it is one of the few castles in Germany, which was rebuilt in its original style after its complete destruction. As impressive as the castle itself is the view of the Moselle Valley with its beautiful forests, meadows, fields and vineyards, as well as the old part of the town. The town of Cochem itself is a sight worth seeing, not only because of its narrow streets and twisty alleys, the lovingly restored half timbered houses with the typical slate roofs, the historical market-place, but also because of its medieval town gates, churches and walls. The wine-growers and restaurant owners would also like to take the time to introduce you to the variety of their excellent Riesling wines. You can enjoy another facet of the town walking along the Mosel promenade which is decorated with flowers and where many benches invite you to a quiet break. A further attraction is a river tour on one of the Moselle boats, either during the day or at night with music and dancing, when the lights of the castle and the town are reflected in the water. Have fun and relax in the only indoor swimming pool with artificial waves in this area. It is a wonderfully situated leisure centre between meadows and vine-yards and offers all the luxury of a modern swimming pool in fine and bad weather. Home Bernkastel-Kues is one of the most appreciated
Moselle towns and is proudly called the centre of the
middle Moselle. Guests from all over the world come
here every year to seek and find diverting recreation
in the international town of vines and wine. Situated
on both sides of the river, underneath the imposing
ruin of Landshut Castle, the old town invites you to go
for a stroll through historical lanes. Discover its
unique ensemble of wonderful medieval
half-timbered houses. Marvel at the
“Spitzhaeuschen”, looking so fragile and
seeming to balance on its tiny socle on which it was
built in 1416. Promenade along the splendid renaissance
town hall built in 1608, the marvellous St.
Michael’s Well and the pretty St. Michaels Parish
Church with its mighty tower. Stroll to the impressive
Graacher Tor, an old town gate where you will find the
town museum. You might as well visit Cusanus-Haus where
the famous scholar Nicolas of Cusa was born in
1401. Welcome to Boppard on the Rhine. In the Valley of the Loreley as well as on the heights of the nearby Hunsrück Mountains, Boppard has a lot to offer in many respects both to residents and guests. In the course of history, all kinds of people have felt at home here, whether Celts, Romans or Franconians. All of them have left their mark on the 2000 year-old history of the town and at every turn there is witness in stone of their presence. The charming, unmistakable natural beauty of Boppard and its surroundings as well as the numerous Hmonuments to its culture and history evoking memories of the different epochs of its history are called to mind as we take a walk through the town. One of the few national Goethe Institutes has its seat in Boppard which was set up here twenty years ago and there are four partner towns in France, England, Hungary and Japan which underline its international character. Trier (French: Trèves; Luxembourgish: Tréier; Spanish: Tréveris; Latin: Augusta Treverorum) is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle River. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC.[1] Trier is not the only city claiming to be Germany's oldest, but it is the only one that bases this assertion on having the longest history as a city, as opposed to a mere settlement or army camp.[citation needed] Trier lies in a valley between low vine-covered hills of ruddy sandstone in the west of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate , near the German border with Luxembourg and within the important Mosel wine-growing region. Trier is the oldest seat of a Christian bishop north of the Alps. In the Middle Ages, the Archbishop of Trier was an important ecclesiastical prince, as the Archbishopric of Trier controlled land from the French border to the Rhine. He was also one of the seven electors of the Holy Roman Empire. With an approximate population of 100,000, Trier was until 2005 ranked fourth alongside Kaiserslautern among the state's largest cities, after Mainz, Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Koblenz. The nearest large cities in Germany are Saarbrücken, some 80 km southeast, and Koblenz, about 100 km northeast. The closest city to Trier is the capital of Luxembourg, some 50 km to the southwest. source wikipedia Home Koblenz (also Coblenz in pre-1926 German spellings; French Coblence) is a city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) and its monument (Emperor William I on horseback) are situated. As Koblenz (Latin (ad) Confluentes, "confluence" or "(at the) merging (rivers)", Covelenz, Cobelenz; local dialect "Kowwelenz") was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the town celebrated its 2000th anniversary in 1992. After Mainz and Ludwigshafen am Rhein, it is the third largest city in Rhineland-Palatinate , with a population of c. 106,000 (2006). Koblenz lies in the Rhineland, 92 kilometers (57 miles) southeast of Cologne by rail. source wikipedia Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges is the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz a friendly town where its guests feel right at home. The view from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress high above the Rhine (118 metres) across the river down to “Deutsches Eck” with its re-erected equestrian statue of Emperor William I is spectacular. Koblenz is a meeting point for visitors from all over the world and an excellent starting point for trips into the fascinating landscape along the Rhine and the Moselle.Home 
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Duesseldorf
Duesseldorf is the capital city of the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and one of the economic centres of Germany. Düsseldorf is located on the River Rhine and in the densely populated Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, with more than 10 million inhabitants. The city is famous for its carnival and events, also for fashion and trade fairs, like the Boot Messe (world leader in boats and watersports) and Igedo (world leader in fashion). Every July more than 4.5 million people visit the Grosse Düsseldorfer Kirmes fair. Düsseldorf is well-known for its Altbier, a dark beer, which is brewed only in the region of Düsseldorf. [13] Other traditional drinks are the liquieurs Killepitsch and Samtkragen. Traditional meals in the region are Rheinischer Sauerbraten (meat from horse pickled for a few days) and Sky and Earth (Himmel on Ähd) (black pudding with stewed apples mixed with mashed potatoes). In winter the people like to eat Muscheln Rheinischer Art (Rhenish-style mussels). Also a special meal: Düsseldorfer Senfrostbraten (Steaks roasted with mustard). Together with the French city of Dijon Düsseldorf is famous for its Mustard served in a traditional pot called "Mostertpöttche", which was even eternalized in a still life by Vincent van Gogh in 1884. source wikipedia Home Welcome to Ruedesheim and Assmannshausenon-the-Rhine Greetings to you, dear Guests & Visitors! It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Ruedesheim, escorting you through one of Germany’s best-known and most romantic cities on a virtual tour of our town. This Internet presentation provides you the opportunity to take your time, relax and enjoy Ruedesheim in a leisurely manner, discovering and getting acquainted with a good bit of Rhine-culture at your own pace. The whole purpose of these pages is to whet your curiosity, stimulate your appetite and entice you to come visit us in real-time reality. There’s so much to see and do in terms of recreational and cultural activity as well as pure “down-time,” that this presentation will also help you make priorities when it comes to actually visiting us here. Situated in the heart of the mid-Rhine district, Ruedesheim’s own multitude of highlights is further augmented by the attractions throughout the neighborhood. We encourage you to enjoy both nearby excursion destinations as well as those somewhat further a-field. Home Wiesbaden, a city in central Germany, is the capital of the state of Hesse. The city is on the right, northern, bank of the river Rhine. It lies opposite the city of Mainz on the other side of the river, and is near Frankfurt am Main. Wiesbaden has about 300,400 inhabitants, plus approximately 14,000 U.S. citizens (mostly associated with the American military). The city is also in the Rhein Metropolitan area with Frankfurt and Mainz put together with it, consisting of about 5.8 million people. source wikipedia Wiesbaden - from World Spa City to UNESCO-World Heritage Site Visitors of Wiesbaden continuously turn out in swarms to see the fabulous and complete historic structure of downtown and the villa districts nestled against the slopes of the Taunus Mountains. No other German city represents as distinct and versatile a history as Wiesbaden. With the churches, official buildings, residences, entire streets of houses and residential quarters, villa districts and parks, all style phases from the early 19th century to 1918 are represented. Worldwide there are only a few cities that come near to matching the ensemble of Wiesbaden. And now Wiesbaden, as the 'Pearl of History', is on the way to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home
Mainz is a city in Germany and the capital of the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate . It was a politically important seat of the Prince-elector of Mainz (see: Archbishopric of Mainz) under the Holy Roman Empire, and previously was a Roman fort city which commanded the west bank of the Rhine and formed part of the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire. Mainz is a city with over two thousand years of history. It is located on the river Rhine across from Wiesbaden, in the western part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region; in the modern age, Frankfurt shares much of its regional importance. source wikipedia Mainz Old Town, its inner city, is the pride and joy of the city-scene. Broad, roomy squares and places, lovingly-restored half-timbered houses and magnificent Baroque churches give Old Town its charming, gemuetlich character. Hidden behind its Rococo facades and hidden in its bourgeois Baroque houses are elegant boutiques, cafes, and wine bars clamoring for your attention. Home
Frankfurt Rhine Main Area and Frankfurt Rhine-Main Region. The officially designated Frankfurt Rhine Main Region, often referred to as Frankfurt Rhine Main Area or Rhine Main Area (German: Rhein-Main-Gebiet) is a Greater Metropolitan Region located in central western Germany, that encompasses parts of three federal states: Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Bavaria and the industrially important cities of Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Offenbach, Mainz, Darmstadt and Aschaffenburg. The polycentric region is named after its core city Frankfurt and the rivers Rhine and Main. The Frankfurt Rhine Main Area, as officially designated as a European Metropolitan Area by Germany's Federal Office for Building and Regional Planning, has a population exceeding 5.8 million and covers an area of roughly 13,000 square kilometers (5,019.3 sq mi). The growth of the area is chiefly to be traced to the favorable communications, that promoted an early industrialization. Today, the importance of productive industries are to a great extent substituted by that of banking, trade and logistics. The central location is still of importance: within six hours are Paris, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland reached by truck or train. source wikipedia Home
Frankfurt am Main, the dynamic and international financial and trade fair city with the most imposing skyline in Germany. This is the image that many visitors associate with the Main metropolis. But the city in the heart of Germany and Europe can offer many other facets and contrasting variety. Near to the skyscrapers you can find cosy Ebbelwei pubs and at the heart of the bustling city centre you can find historical sights again and again. Frankfurt is not just proud of its most famous son, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The Kaiserdom (Cathedral) and the Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy, are also to be found here. Interesting destinations for excursions in and around Frankfurt turn your stay into a great experience and you will love to come back. Situated on the River Main, Frankfurt is the financial and transportation centre of Germany and one of the two largest financial centres in continental Europe, the other being Paris. It is the place of residence of the European Central Bank, the German Federal Bank, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the Frankfurt Trade Fair. Frankfurt International Airport is one of the world's busiest airports, Frankfurt Central Station is one of the largest terminal stations in Europe, and the Frankfurter Kreuz (Autobahn interchange) is the most heavily used interchange in Europe. Frankfurt is the only German city listed as one of ten Alpha world cities.[2] source wikipedia Home . Kaiserslautern is a city in southwest Germany, located in the Bundesland of Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) at the edge of the Palatinate forest (Pfälzer Wald). The historic centre dates to the 9th century and is within easy reach of Paris (459 kilometres) and Luxembourg (159 kilometres). Kaiserslautern is home to 99,469 people. In the city and its surrounding district (Landkreis Kaiserslautern) live an additional approximately 50,000 NATO military personnel members (mainly American ), who often call the city K-Town , and contribute approximately $1 billion annually to the Kaiserslautern economy. source wikipedia Home Speyer (English formerly Spires) is a city in Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate ) with approx. 50,000 inhabitants, located beside the river Rhine. It lies 25 km south of Ludwigshafen and Mannheim. Its oldest known name was Civitas Nemetum, named by a Teutonic tribe, the Nemeter, settling in this area. Around the year 500 the town received the name Spira after the stream Speyerbach which flows into the Rhine here.Speyer has a compact centre which is dominated by the Speyer Cathedral, a number of churches and the Altpörtel (Old town gate). In the cathedral, beneath the high altar, are the tombs of eight German emperors and kings, some of the bodies, however, are believed to have gone missing during one of the French invasions experienced by the region during the 17th and 18th centuries.source wikipedia Home
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 Luxembourg, officially the
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish:
Groussherzogtum
Letzebuerg, French:
Grand-Duche de Luxembourg, German:
Grossherzogtum
Luxemburg), also spelled
Luxemburg, is a small landlocked country in
western Europe,
bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Luxembourg has a
population of under half a million people in
an area of approximately 2,586 square
kilometres (999 sq mi).[1] Luxembourg lies on the
cultural divide between Romance Europe and
Germanic
Europe, borrowing customs from each of the
distinct traditions. Luxembourg is a |