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The eagle monument is situated on the Mühlberg and is a war memorial from the first world war. Probably it was already inaugurated during the war what was really unusual during this time. The building type, it's created with field stones, also makes it special.
A mysterious atmosphere envelops the nighttime Mainz of Roman times. Soldiers in full armor gather around the fire of a large pyre, laying down weapons and spoils, while wails of mourning echo through the darkness and the flickering fire casts ghostly shadows on the nearby memorial. This could have looked like the annual death cult for General Drusus. Remains of the Drusus stone, regarded as an important Roman monument, can still be seen today on the grounds of the citadel. Nero Claudius Drusus, known simply as Drusus, was a stepson of…
Only riffraff meet at night? Not at all, because our night watchmen also take respectable people with them on their nightly rounds through Oppenheim. Learn about the way of life of people in the Middle Ages and the position of night watchmen. See Oppenheim from a different perspective in the dark. Enjoy a night walk with a difference. As the tour does not only follow paved paths, you should wear sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Public night watchman tours take place regularly. The exact dates can be found online at…
From the place there is a large baroque staircase from the year 1741 leading up to the small Catholic church of St. Wigbert. The uniqueness of the console figures, as well as the figurative representation of angels, apostles, and the decorative painting, make the church a significant architectural monument of the Middle Rhine region. Particularly noteworthy are the Romanesque choir from 1107, the new diamond roof from around 1850, Gothic wall paintings from the 15th and 16th centuries, as well as the richly decorated neo-Gothic altar from…
The market hall, built from 1920 to 1921 predominantly in dressed red sandstone near the train station, is considered an important functional building of the early 20th century, which still has a significant impact on the local landscape due to its location and size.
Above the castle, on the walled former cemetery, stands the evangelical church of St. Peter, which originally served as a fortified church. Castle and church used to be connected by an underground passage. When the Romanesque church was destroyed by fire in 1435, the tabernacle with the hosts inside miraculously remained intact. This so-called "Miracle of the Host" gave rise to pilgrimages. The new church was completed in late Gothic style at the end of the 15th century. With its old paintings and grave commemorative plaques, it is an…
The mercenary leader and the poet - the heyday and downfall of Ebernburg Castle The Hutten-Sickingen Monument If you take the B 48 to Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg, you will see the hill of Ebernburg Castle in front of you, as it has been rebuilt since the 19th century. A second glance reveals a group of figures halfway up the hill. There, cast in bronze, are the knight Franz von Sickingen (1481-1523) and the poet Ulrich von Hutten (1488-1523), crowned with the poet's laurel by the emperor. Both stand for a moment in world history…
Since its reopening in 1991, the Frankfurter Hof in Mainz's old town has established itself as a central cultural center of the city. National and international artists make the venue widely known beyond the Rhine-Main area. The program includes a diverse spectrum of music, theater, exhibitions, classical music, pop culture, and multicultural offerings. During the concert series "Summer in the City," more impressive open-air locations in Mainz are also used in the summer. The history of the Frankfurter Hof dates back 175 years: In the…