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Unkel – A Cultural Town on the Rhine

March 21, 2012 by
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Unkel Was Home to Many Famous Germans Including Willy Brandt: As our river boat cruises towards Remagen and the much anticipated Remagen Bridge, we glide past yet another picturesque town, a sight that we've become so used to seeing along the middle Rhine. The beautiful church along the riverbank and its neighbouring yellow building were eye-catching and I take a snap of Tony against the town which I later find out is Unkel. Unkel Unkel sits on the eastern bank of Rhine and is a … [Read more...]

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Rheinland-Pfalz: Almond Blossom Festival

February 13, 2011 by
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The Rheinland-Pfalz is Famous for its Almond Blossom Festival: Spring is almond blossom time in the Rheinland-Pfalz or Rhineland-Palatinate and although the Pfalz has a many highlight events happening throughout the year, none is more highly anticipated than the Almond Blossom Festival. The appearance of the first almond blossoms is an indication that winter has come to an end and the Almond Blossom Festival celebrates the arrival of spring. First Wine Festival of the Year The … [Read more...]

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Bundesgartenschau 2011 – Horticultural Show in Koblenz

December 22, 2010 by

'Koblenz in Bloom' with the Bundesgartenschau 2011: Roses © GNTBKoblenz is the site of the Bundesgartenschau 2011 (BUGA Koblenz 2011), the 2011 Federal Horticultural Show, and this town on the Upper Middle Rhine will literally be in bloom. 'Koblenz in Bloom' will dazzle visitors for six months from 15 April to 16 October 2011. Situated on the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, the centre of Koblenz will be a magnificent sea of flowers during the … [Read more...]

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