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| The cities along the Rhine River are steeped in 2000 years of history. From the Romans to Germans, the gorgeous Rhine Valley has inspired all who journeyed here. Explore this fabled valley, both by land and by river, and cruise past some of Germany's most spectacular scenery. You'll find that historic sites greet you at every turn. Tour the friendly and relaxed city of Bonn, which celebrated its 2000th anniversary in 1989. Get to know historic Cologne, founded during the reign of Julius Caesar. Climb aboard the "MS Italia" for your cruise on the romantic Rhine River. Travel to Bernkastel-Kues for a tour of this 700-year-old city. Visit 1300-year-old Braubach to see the dramatic Marksburg. Walk through the city of Koblenz, located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. Spend a day in Trier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Western Roman Empire. Travel to Worms, once the capital of the legendary Burgundian kingdom, and see the Kaiserdom, one of the great achievements of medieval architecture, and the Bishop's Residence.
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