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At the time of the introduction of the Reformation, Spiesheim had one dedicated to St. Stephen parish church. It served the Reformed congregation as a place of worship until 1706. In that year the congregation lost its church as a result of the Palatinate church division and bought a barn called "Auf dem Liding", which was set up as a place of worship. The first plans to build a new church dated from 1788 and in 1789 the construction of the foundations began. A lack of money, French occupation, two wars and finally the incorporation of…
As part of the urban redevelopment of the Archaeological Zone Kaiser- pfalz Ingelheim, the plan of the Kaiserpfalz became visible in the road surface did. From this point of view the pavement mark is up the slope particularly easy to see. White travertine slabs show the course early medieval foundations from the construction phase around 800, which are today located below modern roads and paths. So be here under among other things, the course and the dimensions of the semicircular building are recognizable, although In this area there are no…
This was once the site of the Catholic schoolhouse, which was built in 1857. As early as 1850, the Catholic pastor of Heidesheim, Heinrich Berthes, had assured the church fund of the donation of this property. It was to serve as quarters for clergymen, as accommodation for the organist and the bell-ringer, and as a classroom for the Catholic denominational school. Until the introduction of the communal schools, the Catholic teacher Josef Becker from Heidesheim lived and taught here. After that, the house was rented out and finally auctioned…
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).
A virtual 360° tour invites you to explore and gives you the opportunity to view the kING from a distance at any time. Further information on the event programme can be found here .
Of the Templar church of a moated castle in the Appelbach valley, first mentioned in 1258, only the choir, consisting of a pre-joch and 5/8 end, has survived. It lies hidden in the middle of a farm. The extremely high quality architecture is decorated with naturalistic leaf capitals. These outstanding works belong to the circle of the so-called "Naumburg Master", one of the best sculptors of the 13th century. He was trained in Reims and helped to teach the new forms of architecture on his way via Noyon, Mainz and Naumburg. The small, precious…
You will find the Bistrorante La Piazza directly on the historic market square in beautiful Oppenheim am Rhein. In summer, the terrace invites you to spend an enjoyable moment with a view of the picturesque old town and St. Catherine's Church. The illuminated St. Catherine's Church offers a very special atmosphere, especially in the evening. Enjoy a plate of antipasti and a glass of Riesling or St. Laurent. The menu offers a selection of dishes from traditional Italian cuisine, as well as wines from Oppenheim winegrowers and from Italy. There…
In Ockenheim, the Catholic parish church of St. Peter and Paul invites you on a journey into the past. The building from the late 18th century impresses with its baroque architecture and magnificent saint figures. The tower stands proudly over the village, and the interior is a true masterpiece of baroque art. It is worth taking a moment to pause and let the spiritual atmosphere take effect.