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| Koblenz |
| Koblenz (Coblenz in English, Coblence in French) is situated at the confluence of the Rhine and the Mosel. There is a spectacular view of the city from Ehrenbreitsten Castle, well worth a visit, as is the city itself - good shopping and plenty of places to eat. |
| This huge monument to Kaiser Wilhelm 1 was erected in 1897 at the place known as the Deutsche Eck (literally "German Corner") where the Rhine and the Moselle meet. ("Coblenz" derives from "confluence"). The statue was destroyed by US artillery fire in WW2. For many years thereafter a German flag was flown on the site, and in 1993 a local couple donated a copy of the monument, which stands there today. |
| This unused postcard shows Ehrenbreitstein Castle - not a good image I'm afraid. |
| "The Church of St Castor, founded in 836, is a Romanesque building with four square towers, which stands in a prominent position opposite the quay at the junction of the Rhine and Moselle. The church in its present form was erected during the 12th century, consecrated in 1208 and has recently been carefully restored, It possesses a fine Gothic groined roof. " (GC) (SM) |
| Another postcard of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial...................(GC) |
| ................and another postcard of Ehrenbreitstein, also unused. |
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| Ehrenbreitstein yet again ! |
| No date for this great view of the confluence of the Mosel and the Rhine. |
| Another two views of the Deutches Eck and Ehrenbreitstein. |
| A postcard which commemorates the visit of the Kaiser to Koblenz on 10 and 11 September 1905. |
| Lohrstrasse. |
| Search the internet for more about Koblenz and Germany - and to see the city on an aerial map, please follow this link. |
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| A view of the city. |
| The Bridge across the Mosel. |
| A nice aerial view showing the Deutches Eck and the bridges across the Mosel. |
| Another good aerial view. |
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| Postcards of the Past |
| Reproductions of postcards with a (Z) following the description are available to buy from Zazzle - just click on the (Z) ! Similarly, GC = Greetings Card, P = Print, ST = US Postage Stamp, K = Key Ring, FM = Fridge Magnet, SM = Souvenir Mug, X = Xmas Card. |
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