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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…
DAS WORMSER - one name, two event locations! DAS WORMSER THEATER offers stars, events, top-class theatre from all genres and classical concerts, while DAS WORMSER KULTURZENTRUM has concerts ranging from pop and rock to world music on its programme. Jazz fans' hearts beat faster at the "Wormser BlueNites". Comedy, exhibitions, readings and socio-cultural projects can also be found here. However, DAS WORMSER is not only a cultural marketplace and communication platform, it is also intended to offer companies from the region space for their…
In Osthofen, in an old disused paper factory on Ziegelhüttenweg, the only early concentration camp for the then People's State of Hesse was located from the beginning of March 1933 to the beginning of July 1934. Today, the Rhineland-Palatinate Nazi Documentation Center / Osthofen Concentration Camp Memorial is located here under the sponsorship of the State Center for Civic Education (LpB). The Project Osthofen e.V. support association, founded in 1986, works closely with the LpB. The concentration camp memorial in Osthofen is a place…
The cross vault in the Bernhard-Räder winery is used as a tasting and sales room for wines and other specialities such as brandies, various types of mustard and pesto. Always beautifully decorated, worth a visit! 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 on the…
The former fortification was first mentioned in 1354 and consisted of a tower-armed wall, six fortified gates, moats, and an earthwork. The walkways (Letzen) once encircled the entire settlement. Remnants of the wall can still be seen today on the street "An der Letze." It bears various inscriptions about destruction and reconstruction. There is also the powder tower, the last preserved defense tower.
The farm shop offers a selection of freshly harvested as well as storable fruits. Which fruits are currently ripe can be seen at any time on the homepage. In addition, the range includes numerous products made with care from our own production, including jams, jellies, syrups, juices, pure apple juices, spirits, strawberry punch, and fruit secco. The offering is complemented by selected products from local farmers. Right next to the farm shop is a self-service booth that allows for the purchase of selected products even outside regular…
The well-preserved boundary stones still in good condition today marked the historical border between Rheinhessen and the former Bavarian Electoral Palatinate. An information board with a rest area informs about everything worth knowing.
The art and cultural hiking trail leads you on a round ways through the vineyards around Alzey past lovely art works and picturesque vineyard houses. Book a guided tour or walk on your own. Download the brochure or order it online