On a train journey along the Rhine Valley from Mainz to Koblenz, you experience this view of Pfalzgrafenstein Castle (Burg Pfalzgrafenstein). The building on a tiny island served as a toll station until 1866.
Tag: Rhineland-Palatinate
Haus Metternich in Coblenz
Statesman Klemens von Metternich was born on 15 May 1773 in Coblenz (Koblenz). His birthplace is generally known as Haus Metternich or Metternicher Hof. The building was built in 1674 and burned down in 1944. The reconstruction took place in 1976.
Roman Theatre in Mainz
During ancient times, the name of Mainz was Mogontiacum. You still find several Roman remains in the city. For example, the ruins of the Roman theatre stand next to the railway station named Mainz Römisches Theater.
My workplace in Koblenz
My workplace on a December morning. The fortress behind the platforms of the railway station Koblenz is called ‘Fort Großfürst Konstantin’ and was built in 1822 – 1827.
Ghost sign in Coblenz
Opposite to my hotel in Coblenz (Koblenz) I came across this old advertisement covering the front wall of a building.