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- Today, Ehrenbreitstein is the only surviving Prussian fortress from the 19th century, the largest historical fortress in Europe after Gibraltar and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
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Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (German: Festung Ehrenbreitstein, IPA: [ˌfɛstʊŋ ˈeːʁənbʁaɪtʃtaɪn] ⓘ) is a fortress in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the east bank of the Rhine where it is joined by the Moselle, overlooking the town of Koblenz.
Imposingly perched on a hill across the river is one of Koblenz’s most epic and famous attractions: Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. This massive structure dates back over a thousand years, with the earliest fortifications built on the site around the 10th century.
Today, Ehrenbreitstein is the only surviving Prussian fortress from the 19th century, the largest historical fortress in Europe after Gibraltar and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is a massive fortress that is perched high on the mountains overlooking the town of Koblenz and once housed the Holy Tunic of Jesus Christ.
118 metres above the Rhine, from the fortress you have probably the most fantastic view of Koblenz and the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the second largest preserved fortress in Europe, was built in its present form between 1817 and 1828. Its origins date back to the year 1000.
- Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Koblenz, 56077
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The Ehrenbreitstein Fortress site is a popular day trip destination for history buffs, families, and those after unbeatable views overlooking Koblenz and the Rhine region. Book a private tour of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress to learn the stories behind the landmark.
Ehrenbreitstein (ā´rənbrīt´shtīn), fortress at Koblenz, W Germany, on a cliff (387 ft/118 m high) over the Rhine River. Built c.1000, it was later enlarged and strengthened during wars in the 18th cent. The fortress was held by France during the French Revolutionary Wars.
