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Discover the fascinating St. Martin's Church and its historic church garden in the heart of Nierstein. St. Martin's Church and its church garden are completely enclosed by a medieval defensive wall. The gate and tower at the Fronhof form the most striking entrance to St. Martin's Church and its garden, inviting visitors to take a stroll through the church garden, rest on one of the benches, pause for a moment, and reflect. The Romanesque choir tower from the 12th century is the oldest surviving part of the church. It has been altered…
The Roman Theater in Mainz is one of the largest ancient stage buildings north of the Alps. Built presumably in the 1st century AD, it was located on the southern slope of the Kästrich, below the present-day citadel. With a stage width of about 42 meters and an audience diameter of 116 meters, the theater could accommodate around 10,000 visitors – an impressive scale that clearly illustrates the importance of Mogontiacum, Roman Mainz. Theaters of this kind were central places of public life in the Roman Empire and reflected the…
As a supplement to the Hildegard exhibition in the neighboring Museum am Strom, the garden displays numerous plants that Hildegard described in her natural history ("Physica"). In this important collection, the learned Benedictine described almost 300 herbs, shrubs and trees with their (healing) effects on humans. Unfortunately, the work has survived only in late medieval copies, so that today no one knows the "original text" of Hildegard von Bingen. The didactically designed Hilde Garden presents the "Book of Plants" and the "Book of Trees"…
The Protestant church in Dexheim looks back on an eventful history: Dexheim's St. Martin's Church was first mentioned in documents in 889; it was first referred to as “St. Martin's Parish Church” in 1341. During the Thirty Years' War and the subsequent War of the Palatinate Succession, it was almost completely destroyed, with only the church tower remaining intact. The church was gradually rebuilt. Major renovations took place in 1957 and 1958.
The building that is now used as an evangelical community center is an example of the traditional regional stone masonry. It was built in 1828 as an evangelical school with a teacher's apartment, stable, and barn, after the old building at School Street 6 was no longer sufficient. In 1827, the Grand Ducal Hesse government introduced compulsory education for girls and boys from the age of six to fourteen. Until 1842, children in rural areas only attended school from November to Easter. During the warm seasons, they helped with agricultural…
The rubble stone building with sandstone elements was constructed in 1857, according to the year inscribed on the wooden entrance door. The simple architecture of the two-story building with a gabled roof and tiny bell tower emphasizes the official character of the structure. Located on Binger Street, the building is of local historical significance as a former school and town hall.
On a circular route through the vineyards around Alzey, the art and culture trail takes you past interesting works of art and picturesque vineyard cottages. Enjoy the view over Alzey. Guided tours can be found at www.alzeyer-land.de. Of course, you can also explore the trail on your own. You can download or order the flyer with directions and explanations of the works of art from our homepage .
The Rheinhessisch Postmuseum presents an outline of the regional postal history with a focus on letter post in rural areas. Postmarks, mailboxes and post signs from over 150 years are exhibited here. Groups are very welcome. Guided tours are also possible. Admission is free.