Two People Watch A Band Playing On A Big Stage At The Deutsches Eck, Germany Editorial Photo

Two people watch a band prepare for a performance at the Rhine in Flames Festival held each year along the Rhine River. This one is located at the Deutsches Eck or German Corner and is the name of a headland in Koblenz, Germany, where the Mosel river joins the Rhine. It became known for a monumental equestrian statue of William I, first German Emperor, erected in 1897 in appreciation for his role in the unification of Germany. The Momument is seen above the stage. One of many Emperor William monuments raised in the Prussian Rhine Province, it was destroyed in World War II and only the plinth was preserved as a memorial. Following German reunification, a replica of the statue was erected on the pedestal after controversial discussions in 1993. It is today a Koblenz landmark and a popular tourist destination. Koblenz, Germany. August 2019.