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Discover the Protestant parish church of Undenheim, a small country church with a fascinating history. Over the years, it has been redesigned time and again, giving it its cozy charm and making it a special place. During the renovation work in 1926–1927, the impressive mural behind the altar depicting Jesus Christ was created. This work of art was created by Otto Linnemann, a well-known artist from Frankfurt am Main, and still characterizes the interior of the church today. The organ inside dates back to 1905 and was built by the…
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 district on the Ellerbach - a little wallflower Little Venice in Bad Kreuznach The unfamiliar walker stops in amazement on the footbridge on the way from the river Nahe to the medieval marketplace Eiermarkt. The footbridge crosses a small river: the Ellerbach. In the field of vision is the mouth of the Ellerbach into the Nahe. Here, after 27.2 km, the stream ends its journey that began at an altitude of over 500 metres in the Soonwald. Upstream, you look at a block of buildings that obscures the view. Here you find yourself in a place…
The monastery and convent of St. Paulus, built from 1002 onwards, is located in the centre of Worms and is a place of peace and quiet in this lively city. The collegiate church was originally built as a three-nave Romanesque pillar basilica, and the stone dome helmets of the two pagan towers give the church its special appearance. Unlike other collegiate churches, the choir is closed on five sides in good late Romanesque forms. The west building has an octagonal dome (13th century) and is flanked by two older stone-covered round towers…
Until 1889, there was the so-called "Weed" here. It was an artificially created pond where horses and other draft animals were washed and watered after work. Additionally, the Weed also served as a fire-fighting water pond. The water basin was fed by a spring that originates in the area "Im Schneckenbangert." Today, it supplies the Weed fountain, whose overflow is directed into Neustraße. In the summer months, water runs there above ground up to the Catholic church. In 1934, the milk house was built on the site of the filled-in basin.…
ST. RUPERTUS AND ST. HILDEGARD WITH HILDEGARD CENTER Not far from the former monastery of St. Hildegard on the Rupertsberg in Bingerbrück stands the Catholic Hildegard Memorial Church. This church, built in the late 19th century, is dedicated to St. Hildegard and St. Rupert. In keeping with the monastery church of the Ruprecht Monastery, the church is designed in Romanesque architectural style . Inside the church, there is a small shrine with relics of St. Hildegard and St. Rupert . The impressive windows in the transept of the…
The Oppenheim City Museum offers a tour through the city's eventful and rich history—from prehistory to the end of World War II. It is the perfect addition to a visit with or without a tour guide. The ground floor displays artifacts and historical information from Roman times to the 17th century.
The Anhäuser Mühle in Monsheim is something very special. As the seat of the municipal administration and the tourist information office, it is idyllically located in the countryside. For art and culture lovers, it has developed into a venue with its own unique flair in recent years. Numerous performances, concerts and exhibitions take place throughout the year. In the open-air season in the unique courtyard of the mill building, in the cooler season in the adjacent council hall or even the historic cross vault (wedding room). This…