Originating from the Latin word ‘(ad) confluentes’, meaning ‘(at the) merging of rivers’, Koblenz is certainly an apt name for this ancient city resting at the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers and the convergence of three low mountain ranges – the Hunsrück, the Eifel and the Westerwald. While many visitors use Koblenz as merely a gateway to the terraced vineyards and ruined castles of the Rhine Gorge, the city itself offers a rich abundance of cultural monuments and historic buildings. Its cosy lanes and narrow alleyways as well as the relaxed atmosphere of its squares and river promenades make Koblenz an attractive town that has continued to delight visitors for centuries. Don’t miss the Kurfürstliches Schloss (Elector's Palace), the romantic Schloss Stolzenfels (Stolzenfels Castle). the neo-classical Theater and the unique Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which is accessible by cable car and hosts some wonderful museums and cultural events.