RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN NIEDERWALD DENKMAL -GERMANY

Picturesque Rüdesheim am Rhein is located in the heart of the UNESCO-protected Upper Middle Rhine Valley, known for its terraced vineyards and ancient winemaking traditions. The compact German town affords ample opportunities for a pleasant day in port. Sample the region's famous vintages (rieslings reign supreme here), and explore the niche museums and an historic center anchored in the medieval alleyway of Drosselgasse.
Niederwalddenkmal: This late 19th-century monument to German nationalism - represented by a colossal female statue of Germania - presides high above town. Getting there via cable car is half the fun; the ride swoops over area vineyards, and at the summit, the panoramic views are just as impressive.
An imposing female figure standing for unity. Cast in bronze, Germania stands high above the Rhine. Symbolising the foundation of the German empire following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, she holds high the imperial crown. The Niederwald Monument addresses the events of the war and recalls the historical importance of the Rhine as a border river. he Niederwald Monument commemorates the founding of a small German confederation after the victory in the Franco-Prussian War. Today it is one of the best-visited monuments in Germany.
Drosselgasse: This narrow, cobblestoned lane is touristy but still enjoyable for its many shops, wine taverns, biergartens, and eateries housed in half-timbered medieval buildings. Some establishments even host live oompah brass bands.