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Oberwesel
Middle Rhine Valley near Oberwesel, Germany (cc)
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Oberwesel
Oberwesel, on the left bank of the Rhine, holds considerable interest for the visitor. Established as a Celtic settlement in the 9th century, it maintains 16 medieval towers, with large sections of the original town walls still intact. Of particular note here, however, are two Gothic churches located at opposite ends of the town, both well worth seeing. The first, the early 14th-century Gothic Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Dear Lady) has a characteristic red exterior and, within, some interesting art works and a Baroque organ and an early 14th-century wing altar. The other is the St Martinkirche (St Martin’s Church), perched on a small hill. It is light in color and has interesting painted vaulting.
Oberwesel is on the Middle Rhine in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is roughly equidistant from Bacharach and St Goar.
Last updated June 2, 2011
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