The demolition of dilapidated buildings in 2011 enabled archaeologists to examine the the now exposed façade of the north wing. This was built during the Carolingian foundation phase of the Ingelheim Palatinate. The 60 metres long and eleven metres deep, it was possibly used as a residential wing. metres deep, was possibly used as a residential wing.
Today, the renovated façade of the north wing can be seen in the monument area. can be visited. Two arch embrasures in the wall date from the 12th century, when the palace was converted into a fortified defence system. They are therefore evidence of High Medieval building activities in the Palatinate. In front of the archaeological investigations in 2011-2012 uncovered the foundations of an altar. of an altan. This earth-connected balcony with a view of the Rhine the Rhine served representational purposes. To make the location clearer the altan is bricked up today.
In the monument area, visitors can inform themselves about the north wing with the help of text and picture panels. about the north wing. There is also a bronze model by the metal sculptor Egbert Broerken. It illustrates the superimposition of the of the medieval palace structure with today's residential area. This illustrates how the modern buildings have always followed the historical ground plan of the followed the historical layout of the palace.
Öffnungszeiten
- 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024
- 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024
The Kaiserpfalz Archaeological Zone (AZK) is freely accessible at all times, as the individual monuments are located in a residential area (hall area). Some presentation areas can be visited in full every day during the following opening hours:
Opening hours: Outdoor areas of the Imperial Palace monuments (Aula regia, Heidesheimer Tor)
April-October: Mon-Thu from 10 am to 5 pm, Fri-Sun and on public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm
November-March: Tue-Sun and on public holidays 10am-4pm
Most of the presentation areas in the Imperial Palace area are barrier-free. The warm air heating and Jewish cemetery area is expected to be closed until 2024 for safety reasons and due to urgently needed renovation work.
Opening hours: Visitor centre and museum at the Imperial Palace
April-October: Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun and on public holidays 10am-6pm
November-March: Tue-Sun and on public holidays 10am-4pm
The visitor centre and museum at the Kaiserpfalz, the Saalkirche church and the theme house in the Heidesheimer Tor monument area are closed on Mondays.
The Saalkirche church is open on Sundays from 11.30 am from April to October. The Museum bei der Kaiserpfalz is closed between 23 December and 5 January. - 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2024