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Neuwied is a town in the north of the German state of Rhineland Palatinate and it lies on the right bank of the Rhine, on the railway from Frankfurt am Main, Cologne. Neuwied was founded by Count Frederick of Wied in 1653, and was located near the village of Langendorf, destroyed during the Thirty Years' War. It grew rapidly due to its religious toleration. Among those who sought refuge here was a colony of Moravian Brethren. Neuwied is the native town of paternal ancestors of John Rockeffeler traced to the 16th century and possible French Huguenot refugees. Neuwied is a wonderful holiday spot, where you can enjoy many attractions, venues and restaurants.

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St. Matthew's Church in Neuwied is a wonderful church built in 1881-1884 at the place of the previous church that was destroyed during a big fire in 1976. The church is built in new Gothic style and was known as Die Marktkirche as well as for its belfry. The belfry used to have a high spire, but it was damaged during a bombing in 1945 and was then replaced by a lower dome.

History Museum in Neuwied is a great place to learn more interesting things about the history and culture of the area. The museum has a permanent exhibition of Roentgen furniture that was very fashionable in Europe at the time, as well as many paintings, photographs and newspaper articles. It is a place worth visiting.

The Castle in Neuwied will attract your attention during your tour of the city. It was the residence of Princes of Wied-Neuwied. You will see the monument to Prince Maximilian that is not far from the entrance.