Beauty to marvel art
The reminders of the region's eventful history are full of stony silence, yet deeply expressive. Who wouldn't like to explore Roman history on the Rhine or discover what lies behind the medieval walls of a castle? Through the windows and doors in the stone, you'll get glimpses of a very different time when knights, brigands, electors and kings had many an adventure on the Rhine. This was once a setting for great political events, and many developments in art history have also left their mark in this very spot. You'll find a number of treasures covering every period from mystical Romanesque and intricate Gothic to triumphant baroque and the effusive spirit of the 19th century. Even the modern era has left some fascinating traces behind in the region. Few other valleys offer the sheer magnitude of attractions you'll find in the Rhine Valley. The difficult thing is making sure you have enough time to explore all of its interesting historical sites. But then you're sure to want to come back again and again.
