Destinations » Germany » Koblenz Travel Guide
Koblenz, a 2000 year old Roman city in Germany, is located on the famous Deutsches Eck (German corner). The city has a lot of narrow old lanes and alleyways surrounded by cultural monuments and historic buildings. It is also famous for its pretty River Rhine promenade.
Book now, call 020 7290 1104Koblenz houses various shops, restaurants and cosy bars in the city centre surrounded by an historic atmosphere. The towns main shopping centre is Löhr Centre.
Da Vinci
This restaurant is richly accessorized, with blacklit bars lighting up like displays in an art museum. It also contains replicas of Da Vinci's most famous art.
Weinhaus Hubertus
Weinhaus Hubertus is the oldest wine tavern in Koblenz, dating from 1696. It serves various homemade dishes and offers great German wines.
Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
The Deutsches Eck (German Corner) got its name in the 13th century after the Teutonic Order of Knights settled here at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. The Kaiser Wilhelm monument stands here, serving as a memorial to German Unity from 1953 until the reunification in 1990.
Basilica of St. Kastor
This building dates from the end of the 12th century and is the church where the sons of Ludwig the Pious negotiated the division of the Franconian Empire in 842 which led to the Treaty of Verdun in 843.
Ehrenbreitstein fortress
The Ehrenbreitstein fortress overlooks the Rhine as it stands 118 metres high. It is located opposite the River Rhine and was build around the year 1000.
