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Topic: Koblenz, Germany


  
  Koblenz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Koblenz (also Coblenz in pre-1926 German spellings; French Coblence) is a city situated on the left bank of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck (German Corner) and its monument (Emperor William I on horseback) are situated.
Koblenz lies in the Rhineland, 92 kilometers (57 miles) southeast of Cologne by rail, the population grew from 31,669 (1885) and 53,902 (1905) to 107,064 (2005),
Later, Koblenz was frequently the residence of the Frankish kings, and in 860 and 922 was the scene of ecclesiastical synods.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Koblenz   (1516 words)

  
 Koblenz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Koblenz is bordered by the Länder (states) of North Rhine–Westphalia to the north, Hesse to the east, and Saarland to the southwest and the Regierungsbezirke of Rheinhessen-Pfalz to the southeast and Trier to the west.
Koblenz lies on the massif of the Middle Rhine Highlands and is crossed diagonally from southeast to northwest by the deeply cut valley of the middle Rhine River.
Koblenz is an important traffic junction and a leading centre of wine trade on the Rhine.
www.hfac.uh.edu /gbrown/philosophers/leibniz/BritannicaPages/Koblenz/Koblenz.html   (646 words)

  
 Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz (also Coblenz in older German spellings; French Coblence; from Latin Confluentes, "merging (rivers)") is after Mainz and Ludwigshafen am Rhein the third largest city in Rhineland-Palatinate (german Rheinland-Pfalz), Germany.
Koblenz lies in the Rhineland, 92 kilometers (57 miles) southeast of Cologne by rail, pleasantly situated on the left bank of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle.
Koblenz (Confluentes, Covelenz, Cobelenz) was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 9 B.C. Later it was frequently the residence of the Frankish kings, and in 860 and 922 was the scene of ecclesiastical synods.
creekin.net /c391-n71-koblenz-germany.html   (1046 words)

  
 Koblenz, Germany  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Koblenz is an important center of tourism and commerce, particularly the wine trade.
The original citadel of the Ehrenbreitstein fortress in Koblenz was built in the 10th century.
In 1815 Prussia acquired control of the city, and in 1822 Koblenz was made the capital of the Rhine Province of Prussia.
www.galenfrysinger.com /koblenz.htm   (370 words)

  
 Koblenz - Wikitravel
Koblenz is a city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Koblenz can easily be reached by train, for example from the Frankfurt/Mainz area, Cologne area or Trier.
Koblenz is located among wine area of Rhine and Mosel.
wikitravel.org /en/Koblenz   (720 words)

  
 PWGSC - BSOS - PWGSC Koblenz, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A PWGSC office was opened in 1957 to meet the increased presence of the Canadian Air Force (CAF) in Metz, Marville and Grostenguin in France and Baden-Soellingen and Zweibrucken in Germany.
The services provided by the Koblenz office mainly entail procurement for the Department of National Defence in Europe and Canada, and procurement of commercial products for other government departments in Canada.
Koblenz is also the point of contact for DND in reference to the Coop-Log Agreement.
www.pwgsc.gc.ca /ames/text/business_koblenz-e.html   (279 words)

  
 Architecture - Koblenz, Germany - IRN - International Center - University of Utah   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Koblenz Palace was built by Clemens Wenzeslaus von Sachsen (of Saxony / 1768 - 1801) Archbishop and Prince Elector of Trier.
He was a son of Prince Elector Friedrich August II von Sachsen of Saxony, at the same time King of Poland, and a grandson of Joseph I, Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, and King of Germany and Archduke of Austria.
One of only two castles not destroyed by Louis XVI in the 1680s; except for some additions and maintenance over the centuries Marksburg remains much as it was when it served its original function as the fortified residence for some of German history's more notable names.
www.sa.utah.edu /inter/irn/koblenz2002/architecture.asp   (373 words)

  
 Travel for Kids: Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz was founded two thousand years ago as a Roman post: "Koblenz" derives from the Roman's name for the town, "Confluentes," referring to the spot where the Rhine and the Moselle flow together.
The city is at the tip of the Loreley (Lorelei) Valley – called the valley of the castles and it's the perfect starting spot for a tour of the Rhineland.
The Basilica of St. Castor is a Romanesque building consecrated in 836, and witnessed the Verdun agreement of the division of Germany.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Germany/koblenz.htm   (802 words)

  
 City of Austin - Austin Sister Cities: Koblenz
An ongoing exchange between Summitt Elementary and the Schekendorf Schule in Koblenz began in 1992.
One of the committee's most successful programs is its apprenticeship program in which young adults from Austin live in Koblenz for a period of two and a half years and participate in various programs designed to build career skills.
In the cultural arena, Austin and Koblenz have exchanged musicians, including the conductors of the respective symphony orchestras and Austin country and western musicians who have accompanied delegations to Koblenz.
www.ci.austin.tx.us /siscity/koblenz.htm   (441 words)

  
 3rd IEEE International Conference on Software Engineering and Formal Methods (SEFM'2005)
The chain of castles and palaces along the steep slopes, where the famous Rhine wines are grown, stretches from Koblenz to the legendary Loreley and continues to the cities of Rüdesheim and Bingen.
LOCATION The 2000-year-old town of Koblenz is situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges.
The chain of castles and palaces along the steep slopes, where the famous Rhine wines are grown, stretches from Koblenz to the legendary Loreley and continues to the cities of Ruedesheim and Bingen.
www.cs.kuleuven.ac.be /~dirk/ada-belgium/events/05/050907-sefm.html   (745 words)

  
 Stadt Koblenz
Visitors on the trail of Koblenz’ past, find themselves caught up in the history of a town which over the centuries was captured by the Franks, chosen as a place of residence by German prince electors, conquered by the French and fortified by the Prussians.
Fortess walls and towers, castles and palaces, monuments and parks paint a vivid picture of the town’s eventful past.
In the evening you may to wine and dine in an indoor or outdoor restaurant or go for a winetastily in a typical “Weinstube” (wine tavern).
www.koblenz.de /touristik_kultur/koblenz_allgemeine_infos_e.html   (764 words)

  
 WHU-KOBLENZ
The Wissenschaftliche Hochschule fur Unternehmensfuhrung-Otto Beisheim Graduate School in Koblenz WHU-Koblenz is ranked among the very best business schools in Europe.
WHU is located in Vallendar, a lively small city at the junction of the Rhine and the Moselle Rivers.
Vallendar is only five kilometers from Koblenz, a city with charm, an eventful past, and high-quality leisure and cultural offerings.
cibs.tamu.edu /mba-ms/koblenz.html   (436 words)

  
 Come to Koblenz, Germany, and You'll Want to Stay, Koblenz Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo
In Koblenz, you get the best of both worlds: the scenic beauty of the Rhine, as well as the Moselle.
When I think of Germany and the Rhine River, one of the things that comes to mind is good wine — Riesling, to be more specific.
Description: Visiting Koblenz was like having a delicious appetizer and a glass of fine wine, but no main meal.
www.igougo.com /planning/journal.asp?JournalID=10671   (283 words)

  
 Koblenz, Germany Hotel Information, Rate Comparison: Direct Prices, Discounters, Consolidators (ZNV/all)
in the city of koblenz opposite of the main station.
IBIS KOBLENZ @ RIZZASTRASSE 42, 56068 property type - hotel year built - 1996 directly in the city center 5 minutes to the main train stations and to the historical part of koblenz it offers a bar, 106 rooms and a paying garage.
Select Hotel Kurfьrst Balduin @ Hohenfelder Strasse 12, KOBLENZ 56068 the cityhotel kurfьrst balduin is a modern bed and breakfast hotel located in the city centre, just a few steps from the old town with plenty of typical bars and restaurants.
www.hotels-shopper.com /de/ZNV_d.html   (1917 words)

  
 Koblenz Hotels, hotels and accommodation in Koblenz, Germany | Germany Hotels Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Koblenz Hotels, hotels and accommodation in Koblenz, Germany
Individual Hospitality and Harmonic Flair is the Style Characteristics of the Private Managed Hotel Brenner in Koblenz.
Built in 1887, it overlooks the river in the valley of the Loreley....
www.germanyhotelsdb.com /Koblenz_Hotels.htm   (264 words)

  
 UNE - NEBS - UNIVERSITY KOBLENZ-LANDAU, KOBLENZ/GERMANY
The academic year in Germany starts in October with the so called ‘winter semester’, which lasts until mid-February.
Therefore, Koblenz provides a variety of overseas study opportunities even for those students who have no German language skills.
For the moment you should visit the Uni Koblenz Web site and NEBS students may also contact the NEBS Academic Liaison for International Exchange Programs, Mr Jo Gerk, for assistance in choosing appropriate units.
www.une.edu.au /business/exchange/koblenz.php   (462 words)

  
 Loyola College’s Exchange Program at Universitat Koblenz-Landau – Koblenz, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Koblenz is one of the most beautiful cities on the Rhine.
Six credits for the German Experience are done in Koblenz prior to the start of University courses.
An application with a brief essay must be submitted by February 1st for the entire academic year abroad.
www.loyola.edu /academics/internationalprograms/wheretogo/exchanges/koblenz.html   (359 words)

  
 Biking to Koblenz, Germany
I met an interesting gentleman on the train who was an American, living in Germany for 18 years.
He was taking off for the weekend to skate the Rhine River path.
Once I reached Koblenz I checked on the schedule to Cochan, where Gary and Gloria were staying in a ferienwohnung in the Mosel Valley.
www.biketracks.net /koblenz.htm   (1547 words)

  
 German Summer Study Abroad Program in Koblenz, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
he ancient city of Koblenz is located in the heart of Germany where the Rhine and Mosel Rivers meet.
Today Koblenz is a very modern city with international flair, which is reflected in its shopping, entertainment and restaurants.
But Koblenz is probably best known for the surrounding romantic, castle-strewn landscape of the wine region.
www.cas.ucf.edu /forlang/koblenz/koblenz.html   (840 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in Koblenz, Germany: 2 star hotel deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
As Germany moves forward into the 21st century, leaving behind a history of division and tyranny, it is a nation embracing its newfound liberalism and redefining a modern cultural identity.
Yet even today, visitors to the country can’t escape feeling profoundly moved by this country’s past and the effects it still has on its people.
The Weinhaus Grebel is one of the oldest and most famous inns of Gchar(252)ls - a village nearby Koblenz.
www.cheapaccommodation.com /Koblenz/2-star-hotel   (219 words)

  
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In September 2005, the conference will be held in Koblenz, Germany.
The International Workshop on First-Order Theorem Proving (FTP 2005) will also be held in Koblenz at the same time, with opportunities for joint registration.
TOPICS Tableau methods are a convenient formalism for automating deduction in various non-standard logics as well as in classical logic.
tableaux2005.uni-koblenz.de /cfp-tableaux.txt   (377 words)

  
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This workshop results from the cooperation between Northern Jiaotong University and University of Koblenz-Landau and is planned to be held in future alternately in China and Germany.
Hofestaedt / X. Huang Universitaet Koblenz-Landau FB Informatik Rheinau 1 D-56075 Koblenz, Germany Tel.: +49-261-9119-431 Fax: +49-261-9119-496 email: {hofestae,huang}@infko.uni-koblenz.de Accepted papers will be published in the workshop proceedings which will be available on the workshop.
Organization: Universitaet Koblenz FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS ====================================== International Workshop on Advanced Parallel Processing Technologies APPT'95 September 26-27, 1995, Beijing, China Currently, the economic and scientific relations between China and other countries are becoming more and more closer.
www.cs.cmu.edu /~scandal/conf/cfp-APPT-950515.txt   (646 words)

  
 Koblenz, Germany
Koblenz, former residence of the Electors of Trier, beautifully situated at the junction of the Mosel with the Rhine, is an important traffic junction.
The town is dominated by the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein on the right bank of the Rhine.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
www.planetware.com /germany/koblenz-d-rh-kob.htm   (79 words)

  
 Car Rental Koblenz with Auto Europe
Arrange a car rental in Koblenz, Germany, just a few miles north of the French border at the junction of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, and explore Western Europe to the fullest!
Originally established as a military stronghold as early as 9BC, Koblenz has since developed as a stunning town filled with architectural gems, attractive to kings and peasants alike.
Auto Europe offers several pick-up locations and a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Koblenz is both easy and economical.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Koblenz-rental-guide.cfm   (426 words)

  
 Norwich City Council: Koblenz, Germany
On 16th September 1980, the Norfolk & Norwich Koblenz Friendship Association (NNKFA) was founded with the aim of promoting informal links between Norwich and Koblenz, and in the same year, the first visit to Norwich by our Koblenz partners took place.
The first contacts between the Rhineland Palatinate and the County of Norfolk go back to school exchanges as early as 1947, and contacts between the Koblenz region and Norfolk were made in 1956.
On 22nd April 1978, the formal twinning documents between Koblenz and Norwich were signed in Koblenz, further promoting and extending links, and building on this firm foundation.
www.norwich.gov.uk /site_files/pages/City_Visitors__Twinning_Links__Koblenz_Germany.html   (180 words)

  
 JELIA '98: Home Page
The aim of this series of workshops is to bring together researchers involved in all aspects of logic in artificial intelligence.
Five previous meetings were held in France (1988), The Netherlands (1990), Germany (1992), England (1994) and Portugal (1996).
This sixth meeting will be held in Schloß Dagstuhl, Germany, during October 12 - October 15, 1998.
www.cs.man.ac.uk /~jdix/jelia98   (517 words)

  
 Sandsammlung , Koblenz, Stolzenfels, Germany, Deutsches Eck, Rhine Valley
Sandsammlung, Koblenz, Stolzenfels, Germany, Deutsches Eck, Rhine Valley
Our home is in a suburb of Koblenz.
The German Corner “Deutsches Eck” of Koblenz (confluentes - the Roman camp Castellum apud Confluentes) - was originally established 10 and 8 BC.
www.goldfields.de /geograph__biograph_/geograph__biograph_.html   (154 words)

  
 The Loreley- Koblenz, Germany - VirtualTourist.com
Things to Do in Koblenz: The Loreley tips and photos posted by real travelers and Koblenz locals.
The rock of the Loreley is a huge cliff overshadowing the narrow Rhein Valley.
Directions: 35 kilometers south of Koblenz and 25 kilometers north of Ruedesheim, located at the river Rhein.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Germany/Land_Rheinland_Pfalz/Koblenz-45795/Things_To_Do-Koblenz-The_Loreley-BR-1.html   (680 words)

  
 Post-Sportverein Koblenz e.V. Segelabteilung (Yacht Club, Germany)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Green field with the white letters PSVK in italic font and a flying goose.
Koblenz is located on the confluency of the rivers Rhine and Mosel.
This yacht club is the sportive association of the postal service.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/de@psvk.html   (49 words)

  
 WorldRes PTS2: Discount Hotel Reservations Online - Koblenz, Germany and Hotels and Lodging Worldwide
Located in the city centre near the shopping area, the river Rhine and with direct access to the Rhine-Moselle-Conferen more...
Located in the old city of Koblenz more...
The Mercure Hotel Lahnstein is located in a park area, 15 kilometres from the highway an more...
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 Miscellaneous Tips- Koblenz, Germany - VirtualTourist.com
If you are on the Eurail pass, you can get on the K-D line from Koblenz to Cochem on the Mosel river for free.
There is only one boat per day from Koblenz - at 0945, and it takes five hours to get to Cochem (only an hour by train tho), but it is a nice ride.
The boat also has a return trip back to Koblenze in the evening, but we took the train back since we had to go back to Holland that night.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Germany/Land_Rheinland_Pfalz/Koblenz-45795/Things_To_Do-Koblenz-MISC-BR-3.html   (412 words)

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