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Rheingau - Wine Growing Region
The region presents a wide selection of possibilities. Some 13 forts and castles cap the surrounding hills of the Rhine valley, wonderful villas, cosy pubs and many small vineyards offering wine tasting are to be found along the way. The world famous beauty spot, Loreley, should not be missed as well as the city Rüdesheim with its Drosselgasse.
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Eltville - The City of Roses and Gutenberg
Eltville known as the city of wine, champagne and roses, is just a pretty 20-minute walk along the Rhine away. The oldest town in the Rheingau has an enchanting historic centre enhanced by the beautiful buildings and can be best enjoyed by a stroll through the town.
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Kloster Eberbach - Former Monastery on Top of the Hill
A few minutes up the hill you arrive at Kloster Eberbach a Cistercian monastery that was founded in 1136. The original monks and founders of the monastery came from Burgundy. The museum has on display several enormous wooden wine presses dating back to the mid of the 17th century. The monastery was featured in the film "The Name of the Rose".
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Wiesbaden - The Nice of the North
Take a trip to the Roman Kaiser-Friedrich spa in Wiesbaden offering a choice of some 26 medical springs. The casino offers the opportunity to relax and take a little risk at the tables and is one of the nicest ones in Germany. Wiesbaden also offers many exclusive shopping opportunities, cosy restaurants, pubs and worldwide known clinics.
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Mainz - The city of Gutenberg
Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of movable type printing, was born in Mainz. Visit the Gutenberg Museum, learn more about the Roman history, admire the Dome, be surprised by the Chagall windows at the St. Stephan church and shop without end.
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Rheingau Musik Festival - Music & Literature at Historical Places
International artists invite for great concerts ranging from classical music to rock. With more than 120,000 visitors, it ranks among the leading events of its kind, and is also the largest in Europe. All concerts take place at historical places such as Schloss Johannisberg, Schloss Vollrads, Kloster Eberbach, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Kurhaus Wiesbaden.