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The cult of Mithras was brought to Mainz by Roman legionaries in the 2nd century AD: it competed strongly with the rising Christianity, as both religions shared some similarities. The cultic meeting places, the so-called Mithraea, were situated underground and consisted of elongated vaults with a Mithras altar at one end. The vault was painted as a starry sky. The followers of the cult therefore only seemed to descend underground; they actually gathered under the canopy of heaven. The well-preserved altar is made of Odenwald marble. Its…
In memory of the last "Ausscheller" in the municipality, a sculpture was erected in 2011, which is supposed to represent the former municipal servant and Ausscheller for public announcements - Mr. Karl Ritzinger. The work of art was made of black sheet metal by Gerd Vollmer and depicts the former parish clerk with the bell raised and the official announcements that he read out at various points in the parish.
A Baroque hall structure with a hip roof, built from 1747 to 1751, extension of the community center, the south forecourt, and the new sacristy in 1970/71. Until the early 1970s, the former Catholic school was located nearby. The origins of the Church of Walburga, which stood on the Selz south of the current town center, can be dated back to the late 9th century based on the patronage documented since 1328. The first mention as "capella," initially probably a branch of Engelstadt, under the patronage of the Mainz St. Mauritius Foundation, is…
The tourist information center is located directly on the historic market square. It is the central point of contact for guests in Flonheim, who can obtain information and advice on all activities in the town and the surrounding area. Further information about Flonheim can also be obtained at a media information point outside of opening hours. In the adjoining museum, you can embark on a journey of discovery into the former subtropical sea, experience the interesting history of the Flonheim sandstone and learn many interesting details…
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…
Of the two churches in the village, the newer one belongs to the Reformed. The simply designed church building is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden.
A true natural monument is the over 370-year-old horse chestnut tree in the Ockenheim cemetery. With a trunk circumference of 5 meters and an impressive crown diameter of 25 meters, it is not only the oldest horse chestnut in Rheinhessen, but also one of the oldest in all of Germany. A true wonder of nature that you shouldn't miss!
“When the flag flies on the Schildberg, good wine is always available” “Here paths and people meet” The Förderverein Treff am Schildberg e. V. built the tower on their own initiative with the support of the local community. According to the motto of the association “Here paths and people meet”, you'll find the experience hiking trail “Green Classrooms”, the Jacob Pilgrims’ Way, a barbecue area, and a Nordic walking route surrounded by vineyards right nearby. Numerous events…