Along the Rhine there are many villages, castles, vineyards and here is a gondola ride.

Vineyards on the hillside.

A large monument on the hillside.

A beautiful castle along the Rhine.

Another one.

And another one.

Everywhere you look there are castles. Most are now privately owned or bed and breakfasts. Which one do I want??!!

A church on the bank of the river.

Beautiful!

Another castle overlooking a small village.

A village with many of the original towers still standing.

And yet another one.

Another castle.

A castle in the background and a church on a spit in the river.

This one looks lonely on the hillside.