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The medieval Liebfrauenkirche is surrounded by vineyards. It was built in the Gothic style from 1276 and was completed in 1465 according to the building inscription. Originally, it served as a collegiate church, in whose construction the citizens of Worms took a lively interest. It is the only one of the many Gothic churches in Worms that have been preserved. The surrounding vineyards and their wine, the "Liebfrauenmilch", received their name from the church. The original "Liebfrauenmilch" is still cultivated in the area around the church…
Do you think you have already seen the best view of the region? The Johannisberger Türmchen will prove you wrong. On the hiking trail "Rabenschule" between Gau-Algesheim and the Jakobsberg Monastery, a viewpoint awaits you with breathtaking panoramic views - from the Rhine valley to the Taunus. The chirping of birds and the rustling of vine leaves in the wind make this experience unforgettable.
For centuries there has been a large country estate just outside the medieval town wall of Bad Kreuznach - today it is a romantic tree garden, which was created in the 19th century as a landscape park. The pond in the park dates back to the 18th century, when a moated castle stood here. Over the years, however, the park was repeatedly redesigned by its changing owners. Today, the Schlosspark Museum is located in the middle of the park, which together with the pond forms an aesthetic unit that in itself is worth visiting.
From Gau-Weinheim, you reach the noteworthy Kreuzkapelle beneath the Wissberg amidst the vineyards. A famous pilgrimage site, accessible via a beautiful panoramic walk through the vineyards. You shouldn't miss this. Follow the signs towards Kreuzkapelle. Visitation: Publicly accessible
Waldthausen Castle, a masterpiece of architecture in the heart of the Lenneberg Forest near Mainz, tells the story of a visionary builder, Martin Wilhelm von Waldthausen. Amidst a 95-hectare area acquired by the municipality of Budenheim in 1908, the magnificent villa was constructed in 1910. The architectural design, implemented by Hans Bühling, was inspired by Staufen palace buildings and continues to shape the property to this day. The castle, in all its splendor, is surrounded by an extensive park and terraced gardens once designed…
In oversized glory, it stands on the square that bears his name: The Danish sculptor Berthel Thorvaldsen provided the design for the bronze statue of Johannes Gutenberg. The monument, completely renovated in 2010, depicts the inventor of printing, of whom no contemporary portrait exists, in an idealized representation: bearded, elegantly dressed, with a Bible and typeset in hand. The inauguration of the monument in 1837 was celebrated by the residents of Mainz with a three-day festival. Even today, there is lively activity around the…
The Trullo - the Trulli - the special little vineyard house in Rheinhessen. Former shelters in the vineyards for the workers, but also intended for the "Wingertschütz" who guarded the vineyards.
During a vineyard rearrangement in 1978, three adjacent sarcophagi were found and excavated on the hilltop "Greifenberg." The investigation by employees of the State Monuments Office in Mainz revealed that they date back to the 4th century AD. One of the sarcophagi is now located in the Sulzheim cemetery. The grave goods, glass jugs and glass vials, are housed in the museum in Alzey.