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On the KulTOUR around the Nierstein market square, you can expect exciting stories about Nierstein's noble courtyards, underground secret passages and the old village smithy. The tour starts at the Haxthäuser Hof in Langgasse 35. All you need for this tour is a smartphone with a QR code scanner. Each building on the tour has a QR code with interesting facts behind it. A total of 16 stations invite you to get to know Nierstein better on your own. After the tour, you can stop off at one of the restaurants around the market square or start…
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…
The building substance of the property largely dates back to the mid-19th century. Typical for the locality, the residential building features a solid masonry ground floor and a half-timbered upper floor. This house included six living spaces. The outbuildings were exclusively constructed from rubble stone. The courtyard is accessed through a gate structure with large wooden wings. The builder at that time was the municipal tax collector Nikolaus Kloos. In 1849, he succeeded the democratically minded mayor Johann Heinrich Klippel in office as…
During the Reformation, Spiesheim had a parish church dedicated to Saint Stephen, which served the Reformed community as a place of worship until 1706. Due to the Palatine church division, the community lost its church and acquired a barn "Auf dem Liding," which was subsequently used for services. Initial plans for a new church were created in 1788, and a year later, the foundation work began. However, financial constraints, French occupation, two wars, and the integration of Rheinhessen into the Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt delayed…
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…
The Square Heisje The built-in ridge cap stone bears the year 1891. However, the Heisje is said to have actually been built in 1920. The peculiarity of this Heisje is that it is only half privately owned by the Christian Weinbach winery. The other half is rented by the winemaker. Height: 215 District: "Im Kelterstein" Interesting facts: The Heisje was built around 1920. It consists mostly of rubble stones, with the frames and corners made of bricks. The gable roof is made of reinforced concrete. The windows are designed…
In the heart of Mainz, the State Theatre is a vibrant meeting place for artistic and social engagement. The multi-genre house unites opera, drama, and dance under one roof and features the Grand House, the Small House, the Studio Stage U17 deep underground, and the Glass House with a view of the cathedral. A fixed ensemble and continuous collaboration with five resident directors shape the theatre's profile. An extensive repertoire with numerous cross-genre productions ensures a varied schedule. The artistic work of the theatre reflects both…
The Protestant church in Köngernheim was first mentioned in 1299. It was renovated in 1526, as indicated by the engraved date. Until the 1930s, the church was used as a simultaneous church. It was only then that the Catholic community decided to build its own church in Köngernheim. The current Protestant church in Köngernheim was first mentioned in a document in 1299. However, it is believed that an older church already stood on the same site, which was discovered when a row cemetery was found on the Wingertsberg in 1892. In…