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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…
In July 2021, the cities of Worms, Speyer and Mainz were awarded the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO for their ShUM sites. The cities are considered the cradle of Ashkenazi Judaism. Discover the Jewish monuments in Worms and their significance for the cultural heritage on this guided tour. You will visit the oldest preserved Jewish cemetery in situ in Europe, the ‘Holy Sand’, as well as the former Jewish quarter in the Judengasse with the synagogue. The monuments illustrate Jewish life in the city and, together with the…
The two vineyard swings offer the wonderful opportunity to gently sway back and forth, let your feet dangle, and feel very close to the Rheinhessen sky. The two swings are a joint project of the city with a Nieder-Olm wine-growing operation.
The Settlement Stone About 7000 years ago, humans already settled here. They lived in so-called longhouses, which served as living space, storage, and stabling all at once. This stone was created in memory of the archaeologically proven oldest settlers of Westhofen. Also, pay attention to the inscription on the plate donated by Mr. Hilgert. The inscription on the plate reads: Here, the first farmers and livestock breeders of the Neolithic era, Band Ceramic and Hinkelsteinkultur settled about 7000 years ago. In one…
The Schillerplatz is one of the most significant squares in Mainz – centrally located and rich in history. Named after the poet Friedrich Schiller, it is now a vibrant place with a historic backdrop, framed by magnificent noble palaces such as the Osteiner Hof and the Erthaler Hof. Its appearance reflects the Baroque urban development, and it is also closely linked to Mainz Carnival: Every year on November 11th, the fifth season is ceremoniously opened here. The famous Carnival Fountain in the center of the square, with over 200 bronze…
The carnival museum, which opened in 2004, presents the history of carnival in Mainz to visitors. From jester's caps, medals, guard uniforms and costumes to songbooks, programs and historical video and audio documents to excerpts from the famous television sessions “Mainz, wie es singt und lacht” (Mainz, as it sings and laughs), the exhibition offers a lively slice of Mainz history and culture. The exhibits document carnival from its beginnings in 1837 to the present day. The political and literary tradition dates back to the…
First mentioned in the 14th century as the moated castle "Veste Monsheim". The present castle complex was built in 1651 by the "Lords of Wachenheim". From 1780 to 1852, the estate was owned by the von Gagern family. Heinrich von Gagern, the president of the National Assembly of 1848, was the most important resident. Later, the castle was owned by the Baron von Heyl zu Herrnsheim, and the Knauff ladies' riding school was also located here. The Monsheim Hinkelstein, one of the largest monoliths in Rheinhessen, stands in the courtyard. Today the…
Somewhat hidden behind the café and next to the Drusus Stone on the citadel, in building D, you will find the City Historical Museum, which has been around since 2003 and is still almost a hidden gem. The City Historical Museum Mainz is a private museum funded by membership fees, donations, and entrance fees. The museum is run by the Friends of the City Historical Museum Mainz e.V., which was established in May 1996. In addition to an overview of the entire history of Mainz, it predominantly presents exhibits from the social and…