Historic Sites in Koblenz
Koblenz's history is defined by its strategic position at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. This collection features the Electoral Palace, the final residence of the Archbishop-Electors of Trier, and the massive Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest preserved fortifications. The selection also includes the Romanesque Liebfrauenkirche, the Neo-Gothic Sankt Josef, and the modern Sankt Elisabeth. Memorials to figures like General Marceau and politician Peter Altmeier, alongside the historic Jewish Cemetery, reflect the city's complex political and cultural evolution from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
A Electoral Palace, Koblenz
The Electoral Palace in Koblenz, was the residence of the last Archbishop and Elector of Trier, Clemens Wenceslaus of Saxony, who…
B Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
One of Europe's largest preserved fortifications, this Prussian stronghold was built between 1817 and 1828. It sits 118 meters above the Rhine, offering strategic views of the Deutsches Eck.
C Liebfrauenkirche
A Catholic parish church in the Old Town featuring a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. Its distinctive twin towers with onion domes are a landmark of the city skyline.
D Sankt Josef
A Neo-Gothic Catholic church built at the end of the 19th century in the Southern Suburb, known for its tall spire and detailed stone masonry.
E Sankt Elisabeth
A Catholic parish church representing modern 20th-century religious architecture in Koblenz.
F Jüdischer Friedhof Koblenz
A well-preserved burial ground of the Jewish community in northern Rhineland-Palatinate, serving as a significant site of cultural heritage and memory.
G Johannes Peter Müller
Johannes Peter Müller was a German physiologist, comparative anatomist, ichthyologist, and herpetologist, known not only for his…
H Joseph-Görres-Denkmal
A memorial dedicated to Joseph Görres, a prominent Koblenz-born writer, journalist, and political activist of the 18th and 19th centuries.
I Marceau-Denkmal
A monument honoring the French General François Séverin Marceau, who died in 1796. The pyramid-shaped memorial was originally designed by architect Peter Joseph Krahe.
J Peter-Altmeier-Denkmal
A monument dedicated to Peter Altmeier, the long-serving Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate who held office from 1947 to 1969.
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