Fortress Ehrenbreistein

Koblenz (Confluence)

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June 16th 2013
Geo: 50.3567, 7.59948 We left our Hotel at Wurzburg this morning and headed for Koblenz. Koblenz is located at the junction of the Rhine and Mosel Rivers, and it's name is derived from "confluence" ie: meeting of two rivers. Koblenz is an ancient city, being one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC. After booking into our Hotel, we walked into Koblenz and walked around t ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more