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Flörsheim-Dalsheim town hall with council chamber and caucus room, where the municipal council regularly meets. -First mentioned in 1564 as an "open common town hall". -The ground floor dates back to the 16th century, it was probably used as a salesroom The "Elle", which is still visible today, indicates a trading place. -The upper floor with its plain half-timbering was newly built in the middle of the 18th century. -The stone staircase leads to a loggia from which official announcements were made in former times. A small uncomfortable…
ONE OF GERMANY’S MOST DAZZLING POETS WAS BORN IN BINGEN Stefan George was born in Bingen-Büdesheim on 12th July 1868, the son of a wine merchant and inn keeper. Even as a child, he gravitated towards ritual, religion and national ideas. After completing his secondary education, George travelled throughout Europe and was in contact with major authors and artists of his time. Right from his early works, there is evidence of a renunciation of everyday reality. Followers and admirers of the young poet very soon formed the elite “George group”. He…
If you hike up the slope behind Gau-Weinheim, you will come across the semi-architecturally interesting seminar pavilion with its cosy resting place in the middle of the vineyards. From there, visitors have a unique view of the village and the Rhine-Hessian hills.
Location of the Mainz Gate The gatehouse flanked by a tower originally had tall gabled stairs. After being shelled by Spanish artillery in 1621, it was renewed in a more modest form. Above the gate lived a gatekeeper. Until 1806, it had to close "precisely at 10:00 PM". Demolished in 1898
The culturally and historically significant St. George's Chapel from the 10th century is located on the grounds of a villa rustica that was established in 40 AD. Once an important pilgrimage site on the Roman route through Rheinhessen, St. George's Chapel is now only accessible during tours or events.
The local museum of local history is certainly worthwhile for young and old explorers of times past. It is located in the former manor house of the old noble family of Harxthausen, built around 1600. The permanent exhibition shows how rooms were furnished in this country in the 19th century and presents traditional crafts such as coopering, cobbling and weaving. Temporary exhibitions every two years are devoted to topics from historical everyday life and the historical development of Saulheim. The theme of the current exhibition is "A ramble…
Beguines were women in the Middle Ages who, under the protection of the Christian community, strove to lead an intense life following Christ. Through their work in nursing and educational institutions and their knowledge of herbal medicine, they had a significant influence on social life at the time. Without entering a convent or taking a permanent vow, they were largely independent of the local Franciscan convent. Even though the three well-known beguine houses in Oppenheim are no longer preserved, we still invite you to travel back in time…
Until the end of the 18th century fish was sold here, as well as other goods. The fishermen of the Altrhein had to offer it for sale but as numerous official warnings show they performed this duty dissatisfactorily and unwillingly.