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The Star Bank in Schwabenheim is the perfect place to be close to the sky. Here you can watch the stars, search for constellations, or simply enjoy the clear night sky. A romantic spot to experience the night and dream into the vast sky.
Non-historical replica of the 21st (penultimate) telegraph station, which was built in 1813 between Elsheim, Schwabenheim, and Wackernheim to complete the network of the then-new telegraphy between Metz and the then-French Mainz. Reconstruction in 2016, funded by LEADER funds. Contribution from the local community of Stadecken-Elsheim to the 200th anniversary of Rheinhessen. Text provided by the local community of Stadecken-Elsheim.
After centuries of use as a simultaneous church by the neighbouring Catholic Church, the foundation stone for the Protestant Church in Friesenheim was laid in 1885. After just over a year of construction under the supervision of architect Professor Heinrich von Schmidt from Munich, the church was consecrated in 1886. While the exterior walls of the building are made of Oppenheim limestone in a square shape, Dexheim limestone was used for the interior walls. The rest of the interior was designed with Flonheim sandstone. The windows, designed…
Experience the Cultural Courtyard Together - Our Story Everything started with a sad story. The previous owner "Inge," who was a "grandma" for our children, passed away in a tragic traffic accident. In her house, culture and community continue. As Cultural Courtyard Oma Inge gUG (non-profit entrepreneurial company), we pursue the following purpose: Promoting social and cultural life in Schornsheim Promoting international attitudes, tolerance in all areas of culture, and the idea of international understanding. Promoting…
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
Here you see a section of an early medieval long-distance water pipeline. It was found in 2004 in close proximity. Scientifically, it has been dated to the construction period of the Imperial Palace, namely the late 8th century AD. The long-distance water pipeline supplied high-quality drinking water from the spring area "Karlsquelle" near Heidesheim through the Wackernheimer Valley to Nieder-Ingelheim, into the palace of Charlemagne. This was achieved through a 6.8 km long canal, which mostly ran underground. The structure, built from…
Theater StreuLicht: A Sensory Journey into the Moment – in a Unique Place “Aesthetic experience is a manifestation, it is a testimony and celebration of the life of a civilization, a means to advance its development, as well as the final judgment on the quality of a civilization.” – John Dewey Theater StreuLicht, with its performance and production venue in Schornsheim, is a member of the State Association of Professional Independent Theaters in Rhineland-Palatinate (Laprofth). In a former horse stable, theater…
From 2001 to 2004, the Rhine riverbank in Heidenfahrt was extensively redesigned. Today, the riverscape combines local recreation and nature conservation and is particularly one of the most popular destinations in the region during the summer months. Some highlights of the river section include the promenade and sunbathing lawn, numerous waterfowl near the shore, and a fantastic view of the Rheingau.