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Don't miss the medieval town of Stein am Rhein and Rhine Falls-the largest plain waterfall in Europe! See how to do both-the ultimate day trip from Zurich!
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At the beginning of the 18th century, Italian Baroque architect Matteo Alberti designed Bensberg Palace (Schloss Bensberg). Today the former hunting lodge for the Counts Palatine of the Rhine houses a 5-Star Grand hotel. [German] Sources / More info Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg (Website) Counts Palatine of the Rhine (Wikipedia)
Researchers see long-term perspective for lithium extraction at geothermal plants. Geothermal wells existing in the Upper Rhine Valley would allow for the reliable extraction of lithium for several decades without these sources running dry. This is the result of recent data analyses made by resea
Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, (Autumn, 9 ce), conflict between the Roman Empire and Germanic insurgents. The Germanic leader Arminius organized a series of ambushes on a column of three Roman legions headed by Publius Quinctilius Varus. Roman sources indicate that over the course of four days Arminius destroyed all three legions and ultimately prevented Rome from subjugating Germania east of the Rhine River. Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul in the mid-1st century bce divided the largely Celtic tribes into distinctly Romanized provinces and free Germanic chiefdoms, with the Rhine River as a natural boundary. In the winter of 17/16
Contaminants were identified in the subsurface at Rhine Main Air Base, Germany, in a sand and gravel aquifer. The contamination was complex due to two separate sources: a fire training pit, and a former gas station that had leaked various compounds, including BTEX, TPH, PAH, and TCE.
Who is Lorelei (sometimes Loreley)? Some say she is a mermaid, for some she is a nymph, for some a waer spirit or siren. Lorelei is actually a huge rocky cliff (about 120 m above the level of the water) in Germany. It's placed on the left bank of Rhine and inspired one of the most popular legends in Germany. Story of Lorelei is not easy to reconstruct. There are many more or less reliable sources. Essential elements of the legend of Lorelei are attributed to romantic poet and novelist Clemens Brentano, but it became famous after Heinrich Heine published a poem Die Loreley. In this ballad Lorelei (Loreley) is a daughter of old Father Rhine, lives in a depths of the rover and singing tempting songs in the evenings, sitting on the rock. Boatmen who heard her song, became so enchanted, they forgot about time and place until their vessels crashed and they drowned.
The Rhine River is a large river that flows straight through Germany and connects people together! #rhineriver
Explore the Rhine Valley! Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on the Rhine Valley.
Sunset in Cologne and one of the best and beautiful views of the city during sunset.
The Rhine River is one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. Interesting tourist attractions, pretty German towns and great wine and beer can be found throughout the Rhine Valley region of Germany. Reichenstein Castle, Rheinfels Castle and Loreley Rock are three popular tourist attractions in the Rhine Valley. Rhine Valley, Germany '09
The Rhine, Basel’s artery carrying the lifeblood of the city, provides all manners of recreation. When the temperature rises, the sun-drenched bank of the river becomes almost Mediterranean.
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