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Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is one of the 16 states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has a population of four million. The city of Mainz is the state capital.

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Pfalzgrafenstein castle is seen on a tiny island in the Rhine river.

10 reasons to love Rhineland-Palatinate

10 reasons to love Rhineland-Palatinate

The western German state boasts beautiful countryside, charming valleys, great wine, rich history and lots of culture.
TravelDecember 15, 202310 images
Rachel Stewart sits outside at a table on a sunny day. She holds a glass of white wine in her hand and more glasses as well as bottles of white wine lined up on the table.

German road trip: Discovering the western side

German road trip: Discovering the western side

In a four part series, Euromaxx explores the regions of Germany. This time, it's off to western Germany.
LifestyleNovember 1, 202304:22 min
A hand holding up a tambourine with the emblem of the city of Cologne.

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TravelFebruary 16, 202311 images
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German police grieve after colleagues' deaths in shooting

German police grieve after colleagues' deaths in shooting

How are police officers in Germany dealing with the deaths of two colleagues shot on Monday?
SocietyFebruary 1, 2022
09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Rheinland-Pfalz

Germany's 16 states: Rhineland-Palatinate

Germany's 16 states: Rhineland-Palatinate

Romans, the Rhine and the fruit of the vine — Rhineland-Palatinate offers all that and more.
TravelNovember 17, 2021
Vaccine center in Essen, Germany

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