{"id":24574,"date":"2023-10-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?p=24574"},"modified":"2023-10-06T16:13:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T14:13:14","slug":"sights-in-koblenz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/germany\/rhineland-palatinate\/coblenz\/sights-in-koblenz\/","title":{"rendered":"The most beautiful 19 sights in Koblenz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Koblenz, the city where the Rhine and Moselle meet, is the oldest city in Germany. Here in the southwest of Germany, the city with Ehrenbreitstein Fortress forms the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sights in Koblenz – what not to miss?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next to the fortress, the German Corner with the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument is the most famous place in Koblenz and many visitors have not discovered much more of the city during their visits. We have gone in search of clues and the most beautiful sights in Koblenz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

German Corner with the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The German Corner is certainly the most famous place in Koblenz. Here, at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers, stands the imposing equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm. But wait\u2026 historically, the German Corner is located in a completely different place. Not far from the top of the place called Deutsches Eck is the inconspicuous remnant of the old city wall of Koblenz. The corner of this city wall is the actual German Corner and once stood directly on the water. The exact spot can be identified by a cross on the wall. It was only much later that the area in front of it was fortified and the large square with the monument was created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to know more about it, you can read detailed information in our article ” Deutsche Eck in Koblenz<\/a>“.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herz-Jesu-Kirche (Church of the Sacred Heart)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What a beautiful church! The Sacred Heart Church stands large and mighty on a busy street. Even from the outside, the building impresses me with its numerous curves and could almost be called a cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sacred Heart Church is a Catholic church from the 1900’s. It was built as part of the southern city development according to the plans of Ludwig Becker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the 19th century Koblenz had over 30,000 inhabitants. The two existing Catholic churches Liebfrauen and St.Kastor were no longer sufficient. Then, in 1890, when large parts of the Prussian city fortifications were demolished and the city continued to expand, it was decided to build a new church. First, the parish church of St. Joseph was built, followed by the Church of the Sacred Heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Herz-Jesu-Kirche\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I find it very exciting that part of a barracks was demolished for the construction of the church. The stones of this barracks were used for the construction of the church foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Second World War, almost the entire city of Koblenz was destroyed. The church also suffered heavy damage and burned out. From 1950 the reconstruction began, which, however, brought slight changes to the church building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the church is not only one of the sights in Koblenz, but also a protected cultural monument and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley since 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Prussian Government Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we walk along the Rhine, a large neo-Romanesque-style building catches our eye. On the Rhine side, the 158-meter-long building rises four stories high on a pedestal. It looks impressive and so we took a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building is the old Prussian government building. Once it was the seat of the Prussian government of the government district Koblenz and today the BAAINBw is located here. When I was told that, I had a lot of question marks in my eyes, so here is the long version: Bundesamt f\u00fcr Ausr\u00fcstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Utilization of the German Armed Forces)\u2026 what else is there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But back to the original use. After the building there, which had also been used by the Prussians, burned down in 1901, the government decided to erect a larger building. The Berlin building council Paul Kieschke was put in charge and a large government building was created that was connected to a mansion-like residence of the government president. Emperor Wilhelm II is said to have adapted the plans to his own ideas. Later, an extension wing was built, into which the main tax office moved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you walk around the complex, you will find a two-story building on the back side, which is located on a large square. Three copper sculptures depicting St. George and allegories of viticulture (female figure) and navigation (male figure) by the brothers Hugo and Ludwig Cauer characterize the fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building is a listed monument and has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley since 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Four towers in the old town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who now wanders through the old town of Koblenz in search of 4 towers, will look for a very long time for this sight in Koblenz. The 4 towers are namely 4 oriels, which are attached to 4 houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n