π©πͺ Perfect Semester Ticket Getaway #2 - Koblenz π°β¨
π Location: Koblenz, where the Rhine & Moselle rivers meet (Deutsches Eck). Nestled in Rhineland-Palatinate, ~60km south of Bonn & ~90km north of Mainz. Known as "The Rhine's Porch" & one of Germany's oldest cities! π° Why Visit? β’ Mix of Roman ruins ποΈ, medieval fortresses, Baroque architecture & modern vibes β’ Symbol of German unification at Deutsches Eck (giant Kaiser Wilhelm I statue π) β’ Epic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress across the river - reachable by cable car π‘ or hike! π Fun History Bits: β’ Founded as Roman fortress "Confluentes" (Latin for "merging rivers") πβοΈπ β’ Key Holy Roman Empire stronghold π‘οΈ β± My Trip: 4hrs (skipped the cable car!) π Easy Transport: Cologne Hbf β Koblenz Hbf via RE5/26/27 (1-2hrs) - All covered by semester ticket! οΏ½π³ #GermanStudentLife #StudyAbroadTravel #MustVisitGermany #KoblenzDiaries #BudgetTravel
