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Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
This 125-foot-high statue, built between 1871 and 1883, commemorates the unification of the German states into one nation. The lady “Germania” stands atop a plinth adorned with a large relief showing Kaiser Wilhelm I surrounded by soldiers. It is located on top of a hill on the east bank of the river and overlooks Rüdesheim am Rhein and Bingen, which is across the river. The hills form the Rhein River Gorge, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a haven for tourists, bikers, and river-goers. Bingen offers river cruises lasting up to 5 hours using boats with rooftop seating. In the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, one can find restaurants and bars tucked into quaint alleyways built in the Middle Ages.
This 125-foot-high statue, built between 1871 and 1883, commemorates the unification of the German states into one nation. The lady “Germania” stands atop a plinth adorned with a large relief showing Kaiser Wilhelm I surrounded by soldiers. It is located on top of a hill on the east bank of the river and overlooks Rüdesheim am Rhein and Bingen, which is across the river.
The hills form the Rhein River Gorge, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a haven for tourists, bikers, and river-goers. Bingen offers river cruises lasting up to 5 hours using boats with rooftop seating. In the town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, one can find restaurants and bars tucked into quaint alleyways built in the Middle Ages.
