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The Niederwald memorial commemorates the German unification in 1870, and the victory over the French in the same year. Erected as a gift to the First, all-German emperor Wilhelm I.
07-OpenSpace * Even flash didn't reveal all very clearly, just a faint idea where to go. * 1488 x 1984 * (361KB)

09-CentralRoom * This is the other end of the square room. Not the way to go. * 1488 x 1984 * (461KB)

10-Rossel * Once back on track we came upon the Rössel tower - a viewpoint over the valley * 1488 x 1984 * (549KB)

11-Bingen * looking out over Bingen, with the famous Mauseturm on the island in the middle, and Burg Eherenfels on this side, still high above the Rhine. * 1984 x 1488 * (486KB)

12-BurgEhrenfels-Maeuseturm * The ruins of Burg Ehrenfels, and the Mauseturm opposite, in the middle of the Rhine. * 1984 x 1488 * (270KB)
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14-Servant * Prosperity on the right side, * 1488 x 1984 * (217KB)

15-Herald * Bravery on the left, * 1488 x 1984 * (251KB)

16-Germania * And Germania - the allegory of the German spirit - on top * 1488 x 1984 * (267KB)

17-RheinEast * From the balcony, you have a wide view Eastward, where Wiesbaden is covered in fog * 1984 x 1488 * (214KB)

18-SanktHildegard-Church * O our way, we passed the monastery of Sankt Hildegard, surrounded by viniculture in all directions. The church should hold many fine artwork but we didn't get in. * 1488 x 1984 * (468KB)
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