On the Josef Görres Square in Koblenz. A fountain details the history of the city starting at the bottom and showing modern day Koblenz at the top.
A detailed description of the Koblenz fountain on the Josef Görres Square. Each level represents a different era.
Statue of Emperor Wilhelm I at the Deutsches Eck. This statue was erected in 1897, destroyed in 1945 and a replica placed back on the pedestal in 1993.
Looking across the Rhine onto the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which rises 118 meters above the Rhine and dates back to the year 1000. This is also where the launch the fireworks from during the "Rhine on Flames" celebration.
Detail view of a brass ring holder. Reminds me of something from Star Wars.
Another view of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Another view of the statue.
View of the German flag with the river Mosel and the river Rhine converging behind it. This is known as the Deutsches Eck or the German Corner.
A view down from the pedestal of the Wilhelm I - the flags represent the various German states with the German flag at the top and behind it the river Mosel and the river Rhine coming together.
View of a gate at the back of the electoral palace. I can't get enough of wrought iron gates in ivy-covered stone walls.
Work of art on display at the Ludwigmuseum.
More contemporary art at the Ludwigmuseum.
This one is called "The Life of the Poor" and is one of over 100 pieces of modern art on display at the Ludwigmuseum.
A look at the Mosel River to the city of Koblenz
Looking towards the "Deutsches Eck".
One of several pictoresque corners in Koblenz.
