Altstadt in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Zu Den Drei Reichskronen

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

1. Zu Den Drei Reichskronen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An dieser stelle stand von 1746 bis 1944 das Hotel “Zu Den Drei Reichskronen”
Vom 17. bis zum 27.September 1763 logierte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart mit seiner familie in diesem Hotel. Am 18 Juli 1774 rastete Johann Wolfgang von Goethe mit Lavater und Basedow anlasslich einer Rheinfahrt hier. Goethe verfasste daraufhin seint Gedicht “Dine zu Coblenz”.

Das Haus wurde 1944 durch Bomben zerstört

Gestiftet von der Altstadter Brunnengemeinschaft 2008

The hotel “Zu Den Drei Reichskronen” stood here from 1746 to 1944. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his family stayed in this hotel from September 17th to 27th, 1763. On July 18th, 1774, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe rested here with Lavater and Basedow on a trip down the Rhine. Goethe then wrote his poem “Dine zu Coblenz”. The house was destroyed by bombs in 1944. Donated by the Altstadter Brunnengemeinschaft in 2008

Erected 2008 by Altstadter Brunnengemeinschaft.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 27, 1763.

Location. 50° 21.611′ N, 7° 35.774′ E.

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Marker is in Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Altstadt. It is on Entenpfuhl east of Gorgenstrasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Entenpfuhl 13, Koblenz RP 56, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland,

in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley,

and specifically in the Moselle Valley.

Globally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire,

the Holy Roman Empire,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Altes Brauhaus / Old Beer Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Balduinstrasse (within shouting distance of this marker); Kurt Rosenblatt (within shouting distance of this marker); Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / German Red Cross (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liebfrauenkirche (about 90 meters away); Juliane Daniel (about 120 meters away); Otto Daniel (about 120

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 16, 2024

2. Zu Den Drei Reichskronen Marker

meters away); Flora Daniel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Koblenz.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.