Pure zest for life and over 2000 years of cultural history
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![The picture depicts the Luther Monument in Worms. The sculpture represents the reformer Martin Luther, who spoke his famous words before the Imperial Diet in Worms in 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other. God help me. Amen." The monument is an impressive testament to historical events and a significant site in Worms.](http://www.rheinhessen.de/images/vl_veypkboe-/auf-dem-bild-ist-das-lutherdenkmal-in-worms-zu-sehen-die-skulptur-stellt-den.jpg "The picture depicts the Luther Monument in Worms. The sculpture represents the reformer Martin Luther, who spoke his famous words before the Imperial Diet in Worms in 1521: "Here I stand, I can do no other. God help me. Amen." The monument is an impressive testament to historical events and a significant site in Worms.")
Pure zest for life and over 2000 years of cultural history
Worms and the Nibelungs are inseparably linked, as large parts of the saga take place in the city and its surroundings. Landmarks inspired by this include the Hagen Monument and the Siegfried Fountain, shaping the cityscape. The multimedia Nibelungen Museum illuminates the medieval heroes, while acclaimed actors bring them to life during the Nibelungen Festival in the shadow of Worms Cathedral.
St. Peter's Cathedral has also been a venue for significant moments in history. At the Diet of Worms in 1521, Martin Luther refused to recant his writings. The Luther Monument in Worms, one of the world's largest Reformation monuments, commemorates this decision, which had a profound impact on Christianity.
In the "City of Religions," Judaism also plays a crucial role. The Jewish cemetery "Heiliger Sand" is Europe's oldest surviving cemetery of its kind. Worms, along with Mainz and Speyer, forms part of the SchUM Cities on the Rhine. These cities' unique testament to Jewish tradition was recognized as UNESCO World Heritage in July 2021.
Worms is situated along the RheinTerrassenWeg and the Rhine Cycle Route, offering beautiful excursions into the vineyards of Rheinhessen.
The Worms Cathedral of St. Peter, an outstanding Romanesque masterpiece, is the landmark and centerpiece of the city in southern Rheinhessen. As the setting for significant events, it allows visitors to travel back over 1000 years in time. The Worms Cathedral is open for visits outside of worship times. You can learn more about the cathedral during one of the numerous guided tours or through a self-guided tour using the official cathedral audioguide or the "Worms erleben" app.
The SchUM sites were the center of Jewish culture in medieval Europe and are still important places of encounter today. SchUM is an acronym formed from the initial letters of the medieval Hebrew names of the cities Speyer (Schpira), Worms (Warmaisa), and Mainz (Magenza). During a visit to Rheinhessen, you can experience the diverse UNESCO World Heritage in Worms and Mainz up close through various guided and self-guided tours.
