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Above the village, the "Rondell" – a natural monument – offers a resting place for hikers and cyclists. The Rheinhessian Jakob Pilgrimage Trail, which is also suitable for cyclists in this area, leads directly past the new Vendersheim Tower. From here, you have a wonderful view over the Rheinhessian landscape and its vineyards all the way to the Donnersberg and, in good weather, to the skyline of Frankfurt. At the large winemaker's table next to the tower, even large groups can comfortably take a break together at one table.
This archaeological presentation area is divided into two levels. On the lower level there is a once underground water basin from the Carolingian era. On the intermediate level, which corresponds to the walking level of the 8th century, an incision in the ground allows one to see the exposed supply line of the basin. In the past, the basin was mistakenly called "Karlsbad". draws. In fact, it was related to a seven kilo meter long long-distance water pipeline running underground from Heidesheim the Wackernheimer Tal led to the Kaiserpfalz.…
The 38-meter-high church tower of the Protestant church stands prominently visible and was inaugurated in 1910 after 17 months of construction. The organ, the ceiling painting, and the colorful windows radiate a special beauty. The interior of the church is designed according to the so-called "Wiesbaden Program." Accordingly, the altar, organ, and pulpit form a unity as they lie on a visual axis.
The Cauer Society, founded in December 1995, initially renovated primarily the studio and residence of the Cauer family. Since 2002, the rooms on the lower floor of the house have been open to visitors, with changing exhibitions. Since 2013, the Cauer House Foundation has been established under the umbrella of the German Foundation for Monument Protection. The goal of the Cauer Society is to preserve the heritage of all Cauer artists and present it to interested visitors in the museum-like Cauer House. Cauer House: Reminiscence of the Cauer…
Of the Templar church of a moated castle in the Appelbach valley, first mentioned in 1258, only the choir, consisting of a pre-joch and 5/8 end, has survived. It lies hidden in the middle of a farm. The extremely high quality architecture is decorated with naturalistic leaf capitals. These outstanding works belong to the circle of the so-called "Naumburg Master", one of the best sculptors of the 13th century. He was trained in Reims and helped to teach the new forms of architecture on his way via Noyon, Mainz and Naumburg. The small, precious…
The Gigser is the local mountain of the municipality of Wolfsheim. The vantage point is about 1 km outside the local community and offers wonderful views of the surrounding area. A refuge, a Wingerts swing, a lounger and a few tables and benches are inviting for a rest. In addition, there are two "tables of wine" below the gigser. In summer, the Gigser is hosted by Wolfsheim wineries and clubs on the afternoon of the 3rd Sunday of each month. Since 2017, the refuge at the Gigser has been a branch of the registry office of the VG…
With the proceeds from the house at Aschaffenberg, Gutenberg's cousin Arnold Gelthus co-signed for the start-up financing of the printing workshop in Humbrechthof. Today, it is the oldest half-timbered house in Mainz, located in the picturesque Kirschgarten - right in the heart of the charming old town.