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The column illustrates the coexistence of Roman and Germanic cults: 28 reliefs depict Roman and Celtic deities. Currently, the copy of the Jupiter column has been dismantled due to stability issues and is now being restored in sections. The original can be seen in the State Museum.
Hinkelstein A Hinkelstein has been mentioned at this location since the 14th century. The original stone is very likely built into the dry stone wall. The current stone was erected in 2004 and originates from a foundation uncovered during sewer construction in Osthofen, alongside which Roman bricks were also found. Height: 188 District: "Am Hinkelstein" History / Stories / Anecdotes: A Hinkelstein has been mentioned here since around 1300. According to the Monzernheimer chronicler, teacher Georg Wendel, it was removed…
Next to the semi-circular apse of the Aula regia (throne hall), an archaeological protective structure was built in the year 2000. The walkable steel-glass construction conserves the extraordinarily well-preserved remains of a Staufer heating system from the 12th century. Due to its shape, size, and condition, it is a unique testimony to the history of high medieval technology. Detailed information about this heating system is provided on information panels at and within the protective structure. The key to the protective structure can be…
We invite you to take a tour of our community - right in the heart of Rheinhessen. Visit special places from Spiesheim's history and learn more at the respective locations. "Spizisheim" was first mentioned in a document by the Lorsch Monastery in 770. Traces of settlement date back to the Late Latène period (500-50 BC).
Built in 1741 as an administrative seat for the Greiffenclau district administrator in the area of the Pfalzhof. After being acquired by the municipality in 1853, it became a council and school house. Since 1984, it also serves as a local museum.
The sulfur spring is located in immediate proximity to the barbecue area. Sulfurous water flows from it.
The Excellent Heisje This trullo also belongs to the trulli commissioned by Unterfauth Hirschel and was therefore built in 1766. It was awarded the title "Excellent" in 1996 by the Wine Brotherhood of Rheinhessen. The award plaque is located to the left of the entrance and proves that it is a prize-winning vineyard house. Height: 190 District: "Am Moorstein" District: 1282: Marstene 1509: morsteyn 1934: Am Moorstein 1953: Hinter dem Morstein Today: Am Moorstein Here we rely on pure speculation. The current spelling…
Kneipp Health Facility Please note the following: An important principle when using cold water is that the body must be actively warmed beforehand. Never start an arm bath or foot bath with cold hands or feet! So, if you are not warm yet, make up for it now with brisk movement, such as gymnastics or running. Water treading: lift your feet out of the water with every step (stork walk). Stay in the water only until a strong cold stimulus occurs in your legs. Afterwards, shake off the water and warm up. Have fun and good health wishes…