Koblenz Guided tour of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
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The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine at Koblenz. It is the northernmost point of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley”. Situated 118 high above the Rhine it is accessible by cab cars from the town.2 hours
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Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Koblenz, Germany, 56077Built as a fortification process to guard the middle Rhine region, this fortress was constructed between 1817 and 1828. It is situated 118 meters high above the Rhine and is the second largest fortress in Europe. In 1672, while there was war between France and Germany, the Archbishop refused the request permits from both the sides for the troops to pass by the Rhine. Today, this fortress is open to the visitors and public and is connected to the town by cable car.
The fortress is beautifully below by the british poet Lord Byron:
“Here Ehrenbreitstein, with her shattered wall
Black with the miner's blast, upon her height
Yet shows of what she was, when shell and ball
Rebounding idly on her strength did light;
A tower of victory! from whence the flight
Of baffled foes was watch'd along the plain:
But Peace destroyed what War could never blight,
And laid those proud roofs bare to Summer's rain--
On which the iron shower for years had poured in vain.”
When the fortress was destroyed by the french troops in 1801, the poet wrote these words; which lead to the rebuilt of the fortress.2 hours • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- English
- Italian
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
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