The magnificent Marktkirche Wiesbaden stands tall over the city of Wiesbaden as one of the city's tallest buildings. The Neo-Gothic architecture of this church attracts several architecture buffs that are mesmerized by the brilliant structure and artistic steeples. Apart from daily Protestant services held at the church, many classical concerts also draw crowds here and showcase an angelic selection of choir performances and organ concerts.
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.
A former monastery which dates back to the 12th Century, Kloster Eberbach is now a thriving and flourishing winery. The former Cistercian monastery is considered to be one of the most significant architectural sites due to its exemplary Romanesque and early Gothic façade. Wine tasting sessions and tours of the premises are a window into the monastery's past and its viticulture tradition.
Schloss Reinhartshausen is one of the most expansive wine estates in the Rheingau region. While preserving the roots of ancient viticulture, the vast number of top notch wines produced will assure a bottle of wine suited for any occasion or time in your life. Wine production here is not a mundane chore but is dealt with passion and vigor by folks who have made their mission in life to nurture the vineyards.
One of the oldest wineries in the country, Schloss Vollrads is a historic old castle that was turned into a winery. It is located amidst spectacular green surroundings in an idyllic setting. The winery is open to public visitation and visitors can also engage in their wine tasting sessions. Several local events take place at the winery as well. The winery tours are quite informative and interesting at the same time.
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.