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The demolition of dilapidated buildings in 2011 enabled archaeologists to examine the the now exposed façade of the north wing. This was built during the Carolingian foundation phase of the Ingelheim Palatinate. The 60 metres long and eleven metres deep, it was possibly used as a residential wing. metres deep, was possibly used as a residential wing. Today, the renovated façade of the north wing can be seen in the monument area. can be visited. Two arch embrasures in the wall date from the 12th century, when the palace was…
Shaped from fire and water: The Goose Rock Formation From the Salinental, one looks eastwards to a rock formation that looks like a huge slagheap. This was given its name in Celtic times: "Ganda", i.e. steep slope with rock debris. Elementary forces have shaped the goose. 280 million years ago, magma came to the surface from the earth's interior, solidified and formed a rock massif to which both Rotenfels and Rheingrafenstein belong. The Nahe - Celtic "Nawa" - carved its way into this rock and dug its way deeper and deeper into it. This is…
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…
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…
The sand-lime brick profile and the accompanying information panel provide information about the geology of the region and its impact on wine growing.
The two vineyard swings offer the wonderful opportunity to gently sway back and forth, let your feet dangle, and feel very close to the Rheinhessen sky. The two swings are a joint project of the city with a Nieder-Olm wine-growing operation.
The Museum Schlosspark is a picturesque 18th century castle in a romantic landscape park and presents art and city history collections, as well as exhibitions of contemporary art. The sculptures of the Cauer family of sculptors from Bad Kreuznach are particularly worth seeing. Particularly noteworthy in the museum are the sculptures of the famous sculptor family Cauer from Bad Kreuznach. One of the highlights is the hunting room. The coffered ceiling in this room, the ornamented parquet floors and the wall panelling and built-in furniture…
The Offstein Local History Museum's collection focuses on the history of the Offstein clay works and its tiles. The Art Nouveau tiles from the Offstein clay works are used in the Bad Nauheim Sprudelhof, among other places, which demonstrates their supra-regional significance and high artistic value. In addition, the museum collects and displays documents, media and objects relating to the history of the village and village life 30 and more years ago as a permanent exhibition. A complete shoemaker's workshop from this period deserves special…