Bernkastel-Kues

Evening in Bernkastel-Kues. To be more precise, this is in Bernkastel near the market place.
Kues is on the left side of the River Moselle and "joined" Bernkastel in 1905. A bridge connects both settlements since 1872.

Famous Nikolaus von Kues (aka "Nicholas of Cusa", "Nicolaus Cusanus") was born in Kues in 1401. He was an important philosopher, theologian, mathematician and astronomer. He was a Papal legate, cardinal and Prince-Bishop during his career.

Bernkastel is best known for the "Bernkastel Doctor", a vinyard, that rises just behind Bernkastel on a steep slope. The Rieslings from this vinyard (only 3,25ha = 32500m²) rank among the best white wines - worldwide. Depending from the vintage, prices may easily reach 200 Euros per 0.375l.