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This defensive tower is a part of the Staufer fortifications and was presumably established around 1160. The “Bolander” secured the southwest side of the Ingelheim palace and the “Rheingässer Tor.” An early pictorial representation of the hall area (name of the archaeological zone Kaiserpfalz Ingelheim since the early modern period) from the year 1545 by Sebastian Münster shows the original multi-storey tower with arrow slits and battlements (illustration in the museum at the Kaiserpfalz). The name…
The Pink Heisje The large vineyard shed was commissioned in 1766 by Unterfauth Hirschel as a shelter made of rubble stones with a barrel roof. Renovation in 2009: The walls were plastered white, the roof was originally intended to be red. Because there wasn't enough paint, the roof became pink – hence the name! Name: "The Pink Heisje" Construction Type: Vineyard shed with barrel roof Material: Rubble stone (limestone). Description: Large vineyard shed with a door opening framed with a type of rubble stone frame. Thick…
The former estate belonged to the family of Wackernheim's mayor Heinrich Klippel since the beginning of the 19th century. Through marriage, the property passed to Heinrich Krebs, who originated from the Heidesheim sand mill. In the 1860s, he housed and cared for the community bull. The keeping of the so-called "Faselochsen" (breeding bull) was clearly regulated and supervised by the district office in Bingen. The tenant had to purchase the bull at his own expense. The community paid a fixed annual amount for the maintenance of the animal. The…
The andesite quarries are old volcanic rocks. There are small round inclusions in the rocks of the stone edge, so-called almond stones, which are usually filled with chlorite or calcite. The andesite deposits can be reached via the Flonheim coastal path or the Aulheimer Valley Hiwweltour. Along these paths, you will pass volcanic fractures alternating with the typical Flonheim sandstone.
Directly opposite the train stop in Bingen-Gaulsheim, the innovative wooden building is located in the middle of the nature experience area AuenLand. The center is the basis for the diverse work of the full-time and voluntary nature conservationists. Here you can find inspiration to become active in nature conservation yourself: At home or in the numerous projects at NABU! Nature conservation at home Wild herb areas, greening of parking lots and near-natural green roofs are just a few examples of how you can bring more nature into your…
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…
The present church, dedicated to St. Joseph, was built in 1891 and stands on the site of the Ursula Chapel, which was erected in 1745 and of which two sections of wall remain. During the First World War, the bells were melted down, and three new ones were cast in 1934, but two bells had to be surrendered again during the Second World War. In 1965, the church was extensively restored and given new windows. Particularly noteworthy is the rose window above the altar in the choir room, which depicts the Good Shepherd and scenes from the New…
The former St. Lawrence Church mentioned today was referenced as a "fortified church" in 1152. It was a Romanesque three-nave pillar basilica. Apparently, there was already a smaller church in the 8th century. In 1226, the church was remodeled in the late Gothic style. The main nave originates from the 15th century, while the post-Gothic side aisles date back to the early 17th century. Romanesque elements in the choir, round arches, columns, and doorways can still be seen. Noteworthy are the huge old stone cross with a figure of Christ from…