City: Rhineland-Palatinate
Top Things to do in Rhineland-Palatinate
Things to do in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Rhineland-Palatinate (German: Rheinland-Pfalz, pronounced [ˈʁaɪ̯nlant ˈp͡falt͡s]; French: Rhénanie-Palatinat; Dutch: Rijnland-Palts) is one of the 16 states (German: Bundesländer) of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has an area of 19,846 square kilometres (7,663 sq mi) and about four million inhabitants. Its state capital and largest city is Mainz.
Restaurants in Rhineland-Palatinate
1. Marktplatz
2. Porta Nigra
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4.5 based on 2,692 reviews
This huge stone gate has stood as a symbol of the city since the second century.
Reviewed By 819colinr - Dublin, Ireland
Took a short ride from Luxembourg to visit Trier, a very fascinating and interesting place steeped in history. The Roman gate is like being in Rome . Take the small tourist "train " ride around the town
3. Hauptmarkt
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4.5 based on 1,054 reviews
This public square has served as Trier's main marketplace since medieval times.
Reviewed By KeithAfrica - Bonn, Germany
The Main Market center of Trier is a busy and comfortable centre. It is the access to the • the Steipe, the city council's banqueting house, • the city church St. Gangolf (through the little baroque gate on the south side) • access to the Trier Dom, • access to the Jewish Quarter After the Viking destruction of 882, the archbishop moved the market from the river to the present site, the Market Cross still commemorates this event from 958. The Market Fountain from 1595 shows St. Peter, the patron saint of the Cathedral as well as the city, standing on top, surrounded by the four cardinal virtues of good city government, Justice, Strength, Temperance, and Wisdom (originals in the Municipal Museum), but also by monsters and frolicking monkeys. The fountain, just like the Cathedral and the parish and guild church St. Gangolf as well the Steipe, are all rooted in the 300-year struggle for supremacy in the city.
4. Marksburg
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4.5 based on 969 reviews
Reviewed By alcor1922
The castle is one of several eye-catching castles in the Rhine Middle Valley. The tour was part of our Viking Rhine Getaway offshore excursion and a tour guide is required to have access to this well-preserved medieval castle. We were informed that the castle was used more as a fortress instead of a residence. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Climbing up the steep hill may be a challenge to some but it is worth it. The museum displays of medieval items were impressive - the strategic canons, the kitchen/dining area, the bedrooms, the weapons gallery and warriors garb, and the torture room or the dungeon. A toilet built protruding from the wall is an interesting medieval concept. The view of the town below and the Rhine River is amazing from the vantage point of the castle.
5. Nurburgring
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4.5 based on 798 reviews
Reviewed By jeffc132 - Burnaby, Canada
Hard racetrack to drive. The TAXI ride was so much fun ! Also a nice town in the low season. So peaceful!
6. Speyer Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,148 reviews
The cathedral St. Mary and St. Stephen in Speyer is church that is unique in its spiritual, architectural, and historical dimensions. Day for day this house of God, founded in the 11th century, casts its spell on people, serves as a site of contemplation and prayer, and testifies to the legacy of romanesque architecture. Furthermore, the cathedral of Speyer is the gravesite of Salian, Staufer, and Habsburg rulers, thus functioning as a symbol of the medieval emperorship. In 1981, the cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. As an episcopal church, the cathedral of Speyer is the spiritual centre of the diocese Speyer. Built in the Middle Ages as a house (Latin: domus) of God, to this very day its entire architecture serves to lead mankind to the Lord: the floor plan, the decoration, and all measurements serve this purpose. As an episcopal cathedral church, as the cathedral's parish church, as a place of pilgrimage: mass is celebrated here every day of the week.
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
Since the era of Holy Roman Empire, Speyer Cathedral (Dom zu Unserer lieben Frau in Speyer) has been a most important Romanesque cathedral with proud history. Many German emperors and kings along with their spouses had been buried in the cathedral. In Spyer, where this cathedral played dominant religious role, the controversial Edicts of Worms and Spyer were protested by six princes and representatives of 14 Imperial Free Cities, aiding expanson of Protestantism. This cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our Viking River Cruise’ “Rhine Getaway” journey, we visited this cathedral which was within a walking distance from the ship’s pier. On the side of the cathedral, we saw the Mount of Olives sculpture and the cathedral’s gift shop building. From outside, the cathedral with red sandstorm walls, copper topped nave, domes and towers looked more like a solid fortress than a basilica. Upon entering the heavy metal center door, we faced awe inspiring nave with double-bay vault system. The nave with solid stone columns did not have ornate decors seen in basilicas in Italy. There were no stained glass windows either. Altar area and pipe organs were also rather simple and stoic. And yet, the cathedral was awe inspiring especially when we thought about its status during pre-Reformation era. Upon exiting the cathedral through the center door, we faced a huge plaza with Speyer City Hall and the main road leading to the ciy center with other churches and shops. The visit was memorable.
7. Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
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4.5 based on 2,102 reviews
Reviewed By pdlglosuk - Churchdown, United Kingdom
Walked past this on my way back from the cable car to my cruise ship in Koblenz on Monday. This is an amazing spot to stop and see where the Moselle flows into the Rhine and it also has an impressive statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II. You can walk up to various levels inside the monument and would probably have the most impressive views of German Corner or Deutsches Ecke without doing the cable car ride. The emblems of all the regions of Germany are also impressive to look at. This area of Koblenz is free to look at.
8. Altportel
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4.5 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
It's truly interesting, and I read, one of the few buildings at all to survive the destruction of Speyer in 1689. This gate was first mentioned in records in 1176. The lower part of the tower was built between 1230 and 1250; the uppermost tower floor was added in the period from 1512 to 1514. The steep, high roof was made in 1708. The thing is, as historical and cool this tower/gate is, you can take it in, in about 5 minutes.
9. Dokumentationsstatte Regierungsbunker
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4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Swanontour76
We took around 80 kids to this tour and they loved it. The guides bring to life what it must have been like for the people that work there. Make sure you book in advance, bring a sweater and book an English guide and you will not be disappointed!
10. Dom zu Worms
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4.5 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
Dom Zu Worms (St Peter's Cathedral) with magnificent Romanesque building with soaring twin towers has impressive historical significance. One of the historical event associated with this cathedral is The Diet of Worms in 1521 presided over by Holy Roman Empire’s Emperor Charles V. In the Heylshof Garden behind the cathedral, Martin Luther stood in front of the emperor, refusing to recant his doctrine imbedded in his “99 Theses” that he had posted on the door of Wittenberg Castle Church. During our stay in Frankfurt last September, we took a train excursion to Worms to visit the magnificent Luther Monument in Heylshof Park, Dom Zu Worms, and a Luther Memorial on the spot in Heylshof Garden behind this cathedral where he stood in front of Emperor Charles V. After slightly over 1 hour train ride and 8 minute walk from Worms Hbf, we arrived at Martin Luther Monument in Heylshof Park. After admiring the monument, we visited Luther memorial with the bronze replicas of his shoes while he stood facing Emperor Charles V in Heylshof Garden. After viewing the moving memorial with Luther Shoes, we walked around to enter this cathedral. Just like its magnificent exterior, the cathedral’s nave and interior décor were magnificent and beautiful!! This cathederal a must visit landmark along with Luther Monument and Luther Memorial.
