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In addition to exhibits representing current flora and fauna, there are many fossils on display, some of which found in Rhineland-Palatinate. Among the local finds are primeval horses that lived around 44 million years ago and that were discovered at Eckfelder Maar. There is also a great collection of animals that lived in Europe during the Ice Age. The museum's quagga group is known all over the world. The Natural History Museum in Mainz is the only museum that has three specimens of this now extinct subspecies of plains…
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 edifice was completed in 1906 in art nouveau stile by the mason Jean Gemünden. It’s composed from an engine hall and a westward added living quarter for the keeper (machinist). The facade is structured by high windows with sprout frames. The living quarter is in „Landhaus“–style with framework and an elegant helmeted roof. This old power plant is a proof of the economical prosperity of Ober-Ingelheim in the early 20th century. Until 1945 two Diesel engines with a total of 100 HP (horsepower) powered the DC…
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…
Located in the heart of the city, the State Theater Mainz is a vibrant place for artistic and social discourse. This multi-genre venue houses opera, drama, and dance under one roof, utilizing the Main House, the Small House, the Studio Stage U17 deep underground, and the Glass House with a view of the cathedral. A permanent ensemble, along with ongoing collaboration with five resident directors, helps in shaping its identity and profile. An extensive repertoire featuring numerous cross-genre productions guarantees a diverse schedule. The…
The medieval Liebfrauenkirche is surrounded by vineyards. It was built in the Gothic style from 1276 and was completed in 1465 according to the building inscription. Originally, it served as a collegiate church, in whose construction the citizens of Worms took a lively interest. It is the only one of the many Gothic churches in Worms that have been preserved. The surrounding vineyards and their wine, the "Liebfrauenmilch", received their name from the church. The original "Liebfrauenmilch" is still cultivated in the area around the church…