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The trullo, or rather the trulli (plural), as there are 6 of these vineyard houses around Flörsheim-Dalsheim, originally served as a shelter for the field marksmen (Wingertsschützen). At the time when most of these houses were built - in the middle of the 18th century - their main task was to protect the vines and the vineyard stakes from wood theft. The Trullo am Nussbaum in Flörsheim-Dalsheim was awarded a prize by the Rheinhessen Wine Brotherhood in 2016 - on behalf of all the Flörsheim-Dalsheim trulli - and stands at a…
Based on the grave goods, such as those found in the 1st-century burial site in the Mainz district of Weisenau, many conclusions can be drawn. For example, the multinational legion camp Mogontiacum was supplied by traders from Southern Europe, as evidenced by grave goods like olive and date seeds.
At this location, there is a well shaft that was situated beneath an asphalt surface until 2012. As part of the urban renovation, the Saalbrunnen has once again become a component of the local landscape. Today, travertine blocks mark its location. The location of the Saalbrunnen is particularly interesting: It is precisely at the intersection of the longitudinal and transverse axes of the Carolingian core buildings. Thus, the location of the Saalbrunnen marked the center of the palatial complex around the year 800. The symmetrical…
The Star Bank in Schwabenheim is the perfect place to be close to the sky. Here you can watch the stars, search for constellations, or simply enjoy the clear night sky. A romantic spot to experience the night and dream into the vast sky.
In 2010, the site of the starling defence transmitter was converted into an approx. 4 m high observation tower with a great view of the Rhine plain, Flörsheim-Dalsheim and the surrounding area, and in 2016, panorama panels describing the view were added.
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…
Behind the red sandstone portal, a modern glass entrance reveals magnificent Rococo decorations. In Augustinerstraße, the Augustinian hermits, who had been established since 1260, had a convent until 1802. The parish church was rebuilt along with the monastery from 1768 to 1772. Since 1805, this has been the location of the Episcopal seminary. The church's furnishings are so rich because patrons generously supported the work: The Elector did not want a "peasant church" in his residence city. The facade shows the vivid forms of the…
High above the old town of Mainz on the Stephansberg stands St. Stephen's Church – one of the city's most significant landmarks. The oldest Gothic hall church in Mainz was constructed in the late 13th and early 14th centuries and stands on the foundations of an even older church, which Archbishop Willigis had built around the year 990 as an imperial place of prayer. Willigis, also the builder of Mainz Cathedral, was buried in St. Stephen's in 1011. Heavily damaged during World War II, St. Stephen's was rebuilt in the post-war years.…