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For centuries, trading has taken place around the Mainz Cathedral. By the time the construction of the cathedral began around 975, the square must have developed into the most important trading place for goods in Mainz. Today, the stalls are spread out over the marketplace and Liebfrauenplatz, between the cathedral and the reconstructed facades of the colorful market houses. You can find fresh fruit and vegetables from the region, flowers, and many seasonal items here. In the particularly busy months, 20 to 30 additional daily stalls are…
The protestant parish church St. Georg is the church of the deceased village Sarlesheim. It was abandoned after the village Neu-Bamberg was built at the foot of the castle. Only the church remained. It was already mentioned in 1522 as the parish church of Neu-Bamberg. The core of the church still dates back to the Middle Ages. Modifications and extensions followed in the 18th century. The stone former altar canopy dates back to 1516.
The church, built in 1863, is a simple rubble stone structure with a rectangular floor plan oriented east-west. The entrance in the east leads through a park-like forecourt with linden trees, where the congregation annually celebrates the "Kirchgartenfest – Unter den Linden." The slate-covered gable roof is equipped with small dormers on both sides. The side walls are characterized by four colorful stained glass windows each, extending over two floors. One enters the interior via a few steps, where the centerpiece is the organ from…
The church has developed over time into a defining landmark of the region. Even from a distance, the tower, which is over 60 meters high, indicates the former importance of the place, which once held city rights. The construction of the triple-naved church took place relatively quickly between 1431 and around 1475. The last Count of Veldenz and his son-in-law, who founded a new line of the Wittelsbach family with the House of Simmern-Zweibrücken, were the patrons. A prominently displayed foundation plaque above the entrance –…
At the time of the Reformation, Ensheim already had a parish church, which – despite several repairs and two renovations – is still in use today. The first major renovation took place in 1722, as the nave had become dilapidated and was no longer sufficient for the growing congregation. The main building was extended and renovated during this process. In 1830, another renovation followed, which was limited to the choir. In the following hundred years, the church underwent several renovations, particularly in the years 1875 and…
The well-preserved boundary stones still in good condition today marked the historical border between Rheinhessen and the former Bavarian Electoral Palatinate. An information board with a rest area informs about everything worth knowing.
The town hall was built in 1832. In exchange for another site, the municipality of Monsheim received the building and the land from the Möllinger family. From then on, the house served as the town hall, and later the kitchen, the milk collection point and the fire brigade were also housed here. Today, meetings of the local council are held here, as well as the office hours of the local mayor. Text taken from Tour of Monsheim with kind permission.
The city master builder Eduard Kreyßig (1830–1897) is responsible for giving the Neustadt its defining architectural and urban character, even though World War II left severe damages. Many Gründerzeit buildings, some with magnificent facades, as well as the prominently visible Christuskirche have, however, been preserved. In recent years, a careful renovation of the district has taken place. Modern architects and artists have enriched the appearance of the Neustadt with their buildings and artworks – for example,…