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  Rhineland-Palatinate
 
    Capital: Mainz
    Area: 19,849km2
    Population 4.0 million




The vineyards, old castles, Roman relics draw visitors to this beautiful landscape. Picturesque is the Moselle Valley between Trier and Koblenz, where one finds the Moselle River joining the “father Rhine,” as Germanic people call it. Many romantic castles surrounded by beautiful vineyards are prevalent on the hills over-looking the Rhine River. The famous Wine Road promises visitors to be one of the favorite regions of Germany.

Mainz, the capital of this region, has Roman artifacts give proof that great architects, sculptors and painters of the 17th century shaped this city. The gorgeous St. Martin Cathedral, over 1000 years old, dominates the entire view of this old city. The museum can be toured which honors the memory of Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the printing press. Strolling through the whole town, one finds picturesque plazas, cozy wine pubs and restaurants with wonderful ambiance. Sightseeing tours are available and a great way to get bird’s eye view of Mainz to enjoy all its splendor.

http://redaktion.trier.de/

http://www.koblenz.de/
http://www.rlp-info.de/flash/intro.htm

 

 

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