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The Museum Schlosspark is a picturesque 18th century castle in a romantic landscape park and presents art and city history collections, as well as exhibitions of contemporary art. The sculptures of the Cauer family of sculptors from Bad Kreuznach are particularly worth seeing. Particularly noteworthy in the museum are the sculptures of the famous sculptor family Cauer from Bad Kreuznach. One of the highlights is the hunting room. The coffered ceiling in this room, the ornamented parquet floors and the wall panelling and built-in furniture…
The old town of Mainz bears the marks of a long and eventful past, which is still clearly reflected in the cityscape today. It is visible in the mighty medieval cathedral, in the historic patrician houses, in the Elector's Palace, as well as in the narrow, winding streets and atmospheric squares. This historical heritage is complemented by modern buildings such as the town hall built in 1971 by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the Brand shopping center, the Rheingoldhalle, and Fort Malakoff, which illustrate the city's ongoing…
The vaulted cellar in the first basement of the Ingelheim Winzerkeller has established itself as a venue for cabaret. It has become a stage for many well-known authors who read from their works. Of course, there is also an interesting music programme.
The impressive choir is mainly preserved from the church built around 1330 for the Antoniters. The church is one of the three remaining Gothic monastery churches in Mainz, alongside the Carmelite and the Reichsklaren churches. From 1620 until the secularization in 1802, it served the Poor Clares. The single-naved choir has a complete cycle of paintings from the time of construction – the only one of its kind in Mainz. The paintings uncovered in 1948 were completed, allowing the cohesive overall picture to convey the original spatial…
Gallé-Blick Before the Gallé family acquired the Heisje, it was almost completely dilapidated. Since then, it has been restored and is lovingly maintained. Above the door is the Gallé family crest with the year 1988. The protruding canopy is meant to resemble the shape of a barrel. Height: 186 District: "Am Hinkelstein" History / Stories / Anecdotes: The Heisje was almost completely dilapidated and was lovingly restored by the Gallé estate. The family keeps it in good condition and also brings…
The medieval Liebfrauenkirche is surrounded by vineyards. It was built in the Gothic style from 1276 and was completed in 1465 according to the building inscription. Originally, it served as a collegiate church, in whose construction the citizens of Worms took a lively interest. It is the only one of the many Gothic churches in Worms that have been preserved. The surrounding vineyards and their wine, the "Liebfrauenmilch", received their name from the church. The original "Liebfrauenmilch" is still cultivated in the area around the church…
The Old Transformer Tower in Sulzheim combines history, art, and nature across three levels. For more than five decades, the building served to convert medium voltage to low voltage, thereby securing the electricity supply of the town. With the laying of all cables underground in 2009, the tower lost its original function and was subsequently sold. A private owner took over the structure with the aim of creating a place for encounters. Today, the transformer tower houses public exhibitions as well as events related to art and music.…
The edifice was completed in 1906 in art nouveau stile by the mason Jean Gemünden. It’s composed from an engine hall and a westward added living quarter for the keeper (machinist). The facade is structured by high windows with sprout frames. The living quarter is in „Landhaus“–style with framework and an elegant helmeted roof. This old power plant is a proof of the economical prosperity of Ober-Ingelheim in the early 20th century. Until 1945 two Diesel engines with a total of 100 HP (horsepower) powered the DC…