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Grandiose nature and centuries of human labor shape the landscape at the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Located directly at the gateway to the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, the signaling station Human|Nature|Technology presents this unique interplay of humans, nature, and technology at the Binger Loch. In the rooms of the former railway signal box Bingerbrück East (Bot), this unique interaction is made tangible and experienceable in a multimedia and interactive exhibition for young and old…
Since 1381, Jews have been documented as residing in Wörrstadt, as at that time a "Jewish gate" was mentioned for the first time. The designation refers to a gate on the access or exit road of the fortifications. There were also the "Jewish gardens," which were vegetable gardens located outside the village (today to the left and right of Talstraße). Around 1800, there was already a Jewish burial site located on "Kehlberg" (now Eichenring), but it was no longer in use by 1870/1873. Eight gravestones can still be seen in this…
The parish church is clearly recognisable as a former fortified church, and a tower of the medieval cemetery fortification still stands close to the church. It was built in 1742 on the site of a 12th century Romanesque church. Of this building, ashlars and two stone masks from around 1180 are still preserved on the exterior and the triumphal arch wall on the interior. In 1929, a new choir and a massive tower were added, which today significantly defines the silhouette of the complex. n the vestibule, the new altars, the hero's memorial niche…
The parish church of St. Quintin is considered the oldest parish church in Mainz and was first documented in 774. It is a late Gothic hall church that was built between 1288 and 1330. The tower, built in 1489, once housed a watchman's apartment. Today, it holds four bells, including the oldest bell in Mainz, the so-called “Lumpenglöckchen” – a bee-skein bell from around the year 1250. The high altar features a life-sized statue of Saint Quintin, the patron saint of prisoners, on the left, and Saint Blaise, the second…
The south-eastern wall tower of the Flörsheim-Dalsheim Fleckenmauer is the simplest wall tower.
Beguines were women in the Middle Ages who, under the protection of the Christian community, strove to lead an intense life following Christ. Through their work in nursing and educational institutions and their knowledge of herbal medicine, they had a significant influence on social life at the time. Without entering a convent or taking a permanent vow, they were largely independent of the local Franciscan convent. Even though the three well-known beguine houses in Oppenheim are no longer preserved, we still invite you to travel back in time…
The ferry connection to Mittelheim was first documented in 1348. During the time of the Kurpfalz, there was a regular ferry service conducted by the Weinheim ferry community. The whole village was involved in this. For the crossing, there were two flat ferries for transporting carts and a small boat for passengers. Daily, six men went on Fahr . At sunrise, three ferrymen crossed the Rhine and stayed in Mittelheim, ensuring that there was always a ferry ready at each bank of the Rhine. The fare for the crossing was received by the ferrymen as…
An overview of the world of wine The prosperity of the town has always been linked to wine. Even today, Oppenheim vineyards such as Sackträger, Krötenbrunnen, and Herrenberg enjoy an excellent reputation among wine connoisseurs from all over the world. At the German Wine Museum, you can experience the tradition of winegrowing up close: in addition to informative insights into winegrowing in Rheinhessen, you can expect exciting insights into Germany's wine-growing regions, wine production, and the enjoyment of wine. The museum…