Palatinate (region) - Wikipedia The Palatinate occupies most of the southern quarter of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz), covering an area of 5,450 km 2 (2,100 mi 2) with about 1 4 million inhabitants Its residents are known as Palatines (Pfälzer)
Palatinate | Germany, Definition, Map, Facts | Britannica Palatinate, in German history, the lands of the count palatine, a title held by a leading secular prince of the Holy Roman Empire Geographically, the Palatinate was divided between two small territorial clusters: the Rhenish, or Lower, Palatinate and the Upper Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate - Wikipedia Rhineland-Palatinate's natural and cultural heritage includes the extensive Palatinate winegrowing region, picturesque landscapes, and many castles and palaces
The Palatine Germans - U. S. National Park Service The Germans that would eventually settle the Mohawk Valley came from the Rhine Valley River region known as the "Palatinate " The name arose from the Roman word "Palatine," the title given to the ruling family of the area when it was part of the Holy Roman Empire
Who Were the Palatines? - NYGenWeb The term "palatinate" or "palatine" comes from the title given a Roman official, "Palatine," who was sent by Caesar to govern the southwestern section of Germany after the conquest of Gaul in the first century
What country was the Palatinate? - traveltogermanyguide. com The Palatinate was a region in western Germany that played a significant role in the history of the Holy Roman Empire Known for its rich cultural heritage and strategic importance, the Palatinate was a center of political power and influence during the medieval and early modern periods
Rhineland-Palatinate | German State, History Culture - Britannica Rhineland-Palatinate, Land (state) situated in southwestern Germany It is bordered by the states of North Rhine–Westphalia to the north, Hessen to the east, Baden-Württemberg to the southeast, and Saarland to the southwest and by France, Luxembourg, and Belgium to the south and west
Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany - travel guide and information from . . . Palatinate (Pfalz): This region is renowned for its Riesling, but it also produces a wide variety of other wines such as Gewürztraminer and Dornfelder It is one of the warmest regions in Germany, with vineyards stretching from the Rhine up to the Haardt mountain range
11 Interesting Beautiful Places to Visit in Rhineland-Palatinate In this list of beautiful places to visit in Rhineland-Palatinate, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite destinations in this stunning German state, including the best examples of its natural and cultural heritage