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The small Romanesque building is dedicated to the patron saint of winegrowers and was perhaps built before 1000. Later alterations include a high late Gothic choir with fine star vaulting, similar to those in Armsheim and Gabsheim. Large crucifixion painting 1750. Liebfrauenland - Gothic in Rhinehessen
The present property "Alte Schmiede Wettig" was a forge workshop from 1776. The workshop with its equipment and tools is still in its original state of the 1920s. The barn and stables offer space for exhibitions, music, literature and theme evenings.
The Ellernhof has been family-run for generations and has developed from a mixed agricultural operation to a pure winery with hotel. The vaulted cellar is in this case a barrel vault, a rather rare building in Rheinhessen. General information about Rheinhessen cow chapels The origin of the typical Rheinhessen vaults goes back to the early 19th century. At that time, farmers wanted to increase the yield of their cattle by keeping them in stables and use the leftovers as fertiliser for their fields. Initially, the cattle were housed…
Unique testimonies to Jewish life in Worms can still be seen today, including the Jewish Museum in the Rashi House. Step inside and learn about the long history of the building and the wide-ranging collection on the religion and everyday life of the Jewish community from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. New permanent exhibition ‘SchUm am Rhein - From the Middle Ages to the Modern Age’: The occasion for the exhibition is also the application for recognition of the SchUM sites of Speyer, Worms and Mainz as UNESCO World…
“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…
The printing shop in the Gutenberg Museum Mainz serves as both a print workshop and an experimental laboratory, forming the central museum educational offering of the institution. Here, visitors of all ages – from children to teenagers to adults – can experience the "black art" of printing up close, design their own printed materials, and experiment with lead and wood types as well as printing presses. Numerous workshops, guided tours, and creative programs such as children's birthdays or holiday offers convey the history of the…
The ‘Elsa Schmitt Tower’ observation tower is located on the northern outskirts of the Rhine-Hessian wine-growing community of Wendelsheim. Thanks to a generous donation from its namesake, the Verschönerungsverein 1886 e.V. was able to build the versatile tower and rest area in 2019. ‘When the colourful flag flies at the tower, go and have a drink’! The tower pub is open on the 2nd Sunday of every month from April to October. Changing food and drinks delight visitors, hikers and cyclists at the cosy rest area.…
The clock tower, which is under monumental protection, is the landmark of the municipality Neu-Bamberg. Once it belonged to the 3 gates of the town fortification. The village owes its origin to the Neue Baumburg (Novo Boinburc), which was founded by the Raugrafen in 1253 and whose ruins still characterise the townscape today. Restored half-timbered houses, farms, gardens and the old water house give the village centre on the castle hill its unique charm.