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The village of Bernkastel.

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cusanus stiftung

The Cusanus Stiftung in Kues, a charity funded by fine wine which runs a vinothek where you can sample many wines, and also a wine museum.

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A tiny weinstube in Bernkastel, built in 1416.

A restaurant known as the Badstube

bernkastel marktplatz

Bernkastel Marktplatz, the marketplace

Bernkastel seen from Kues, across the river.

 

bernkastel seen from the doctor vineyardBernkastel seen from the Doktor vineyard.

 

bernkastel seen from the doctor vineyard

 

bernkastel seen from the doctor vineyard

 

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A view of Bernkastel with the ruins of Berg Landshut, an ancient castle.

Looking towards Graach, Wehlen and Zeltingen.

 

bernkastel graacher tor

The Graacher Tor, the only surviving gate to Bernkastel.

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The view through the Graacher Tor.

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The other side...

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Some of the many ancient buildings in Bernkastel.

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ancient wine press in kues

An ancient wine-press, now in the wine museum in Kues.

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Many swans live in Bernkastel, and this stream outflow is a favourite spot for them.

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bernkastelPart of the cellars in the Vinothek where you can taste over 150 wines.

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This picture by Berthold Werner is in the Public Domain
bernkastel
This picture by Berthold Werner is in the Public Domain
bernkastel
This picture by Berthold Werner is in the Public Domain

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This picture by Berthold Werner
is in the Public Domain

 

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The writing on the wall says:
The dear Lord didn't want fine wine to go off,
so he didn't only give us the vine,
but also the necessary thirst.
Picture by Mark Fernandes.

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