This former city palace from the 16th Century in Andernach now houses a beautiful museum. The unique building with its colorful facade is an architectural marvel in itself. Stadtmuseum Andernach offers informative insights into the town's fascinating history with various permanent and special exhibits. It also hosts special events for visitors to experience the town's culture. Learn about Andernach's development as a thriving port in the Middle Ages with various artifacts like pots, coins, household items, documents, and other antiquities. When in Andernach, this museum is an interesting place for history buffs to delve deeper into the past of one of the oldest cities in Germany.
Fritz Bastian winery stands out with its half-timbered building, offering quality wines in different ranges and cultivation methods. The vinothek is a great place for a memorable tasting session, and the in house restaurant can pair the glass of wine with some of the best local delicacies. So visit this winery for the vibe and of course, the wine.
Dating back to 2007, Limeskastell Pohl is known for recreating the life of the people in 100 C.E. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this open-air museum provides insight into life in the northern border of the Roman empire.
At the confluence of Mosel and Rhine, Deutsches Eck is a headland that has been an integral part of German history during war times. Characterized by an equestrian statue that soars over the city, it is a monument honoring the first German Emperor William I. The original statue was inaugurated in 1897 and a refurbished statue was installed in 1993. A tribute to German unity, the headland is a popular tourist attraction today. Boat rides through the inland waterway of Mosel and Rhine are an ideal way to view the Deutsches Eck.
Situated by the Lahn River, in Obernhof, Pfarrkirche Kloster Arnstein dates back to the 11th century. A former abbey of the Premonstratensian order, the abbey was originally a castle of the Count of Arnstein. With the influence of the monks in the region, the abbey quickly became a key figure in the history of Nassau and was even the seat of the Archbishop of Archbishopric of Trier in the 16th century. After the dissolution of the monastery 1803, the abbe fell into the hands of the of the Principality of Nassau-Weilburg and since 1919 has been occupied by the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
A popular landmark, Limburg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint George with origins rooted in the 10th century. The present Romanesque building is thought to have been constructed during the early 12th or 13th century, though the actual date of construction is unknown. The church building features imposing twin-tower facades and seven striking spires, and the interiors are decorated with spectacular Evangelist rosettes, pointed and blind arches, archivolts and glass windows.