Introducing Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz) has an unsettled topography characterised by thinly populated mountain ranges and forests cut by deep river valleys. Created after WWII from parts of the former Rhineland and Rhenish Palatinate regions, its turbulent history goes all the way back to the Romans, as seen in Trier. In recent centuries it was hotly contested by the French and a variety of German states.
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This land of wine and great natural beauty reaches its apex in the verdant Moselle Valley towns such as Cochem, and along the heavily touristed Rhine, where rich hillside vineyards provide a backdrop for noble castles and looming medieval fortresses. For this part of Germany, focus your attention on the water and the land it courses through.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Frankfurt-Gunzburgh
by abalada 14 September 2011
You could stay [at or near Hahn Airport|http://www.hahn-airport.de/default.aspx?menu=hotels&cc=en] as you won't get far anyway if you…
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RE: I need some advise please
by neckervd 28 August 2011
You want to pass through 4 countries in 3 weeks. No need to remember that it will be absolutely impossible to visit all highlights of…
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RE: rhine cruise from Mainz
by abalada 15 July 2011
Rheinland-Pfalz Ticket (RPT) covers also the right (east) bank railroad part in Hesse (Rüdesheim - Wiesbaden). See [map|http://www.der-takt.…
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