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Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage Site
Castles of the Rhine valley

In the Centre of Europe

Koblenz, the 2005 conference venue, is situated right in the middle of Europe. The city in the western part of Germany with a true Roman history was over the centuries captured by the Franks, chosen as a residence by German prince electors, conquered by the French and fortified by the Prussians. A truly European place. From here it's only a short way to Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and France.

Koblenz - Germany's Most Beautiful "Corner"

Situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges lies the 2000-year-old town of Koblenz. Its abundance of cultural monuments and historical buildings, its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways, the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades give Koblenz its friendly face. The view from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress high above the Rhine (118 metres) across the river down to the "Deutsches Eck" landmark with its re-erected equestrian statue of Emperor William I is spectacular. It is an excellent starting-point for trips into the fascinating landscape along the Rhine and the Moselle.

Confluence of Rhine and Moselle

The town owes its name to the Romans who named the "castle" they constructed here around 9 B.C. "castellum apud confluentes". This means "castle at the confluence of the rivers". The chain of castles and palaces along the steep slopes, where the famous Rhine wines are grown, stretches from the ancient Roman town of Koblenz to the legendary Loreley and continues to the cities of Rüdesheim and Bingen.

UNESCO World Heritage

In 2002 the UNESCO ranked the upper Middle Rhine valley one of the most beautiful and oldest man-made landscapes among the world cultural heritages.