Sights in Worms
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St. Peter cathedral
Edit ThisThe unrivalled architectural highlight of Worms is the Cathedral. The building is dedicated to St. Peter and had been built between 1170 and 1230. The beginnings of St. Peter's, however, date back to the year 600, and the cathedral itself was erected on the foundations of an earlier one, built by bishop Burchard (1000-1025). The roman-style building is one of the three "Imperial Cathedrals", together with the ones at Speyer and, of course, Mainz.
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Jewish synagogue
Edit ThisIn Worms, the Jewish community can look back on more than 1000 years of history. The first synagogue in Worms was built in 1034. It did not last long, though, and in 1175 it was replaced by a larger Roman-style building. 1212 it was enlarged by an area reserved for women. The synagogue also had a bath and a Talmud school.
After the Jewish citizens obtained almost equal rights during the 19th century, the terror, deportation and finally destruction during the Third Reich (1933-1945) filled them with bewildered dismay. The synagogue, of course, was one of the first targets more..
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Jewish Museum "Raschi House"
Edit ThisThe Jewish community in Worms had a continual 1000 years history until the barbarism that reigned between 1933-1945. The "Raschi-House", a museum that has opened its gates in 1982, honours this venerable tradition and tries to continue it. The former dance and marriage hall of the community now hosts a worthwhile exhibition of items of mundane and spiritual origin. The "town's memory", the archives, are also there.
The name "Raschi-House" refers to the sage Rabbi Salomon ben Isaak, known as "Raschi" (1040-1106). His monument, sculpted by Wolf Spitzer, is to be seen in the more..
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| address: | Hintere Judengasse 6, 67547 Worms |
| tel: | +49 6241 8533 45 or -70 |
| openings: | Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-12am & 2pm-5pm |
City museum "Andreasstift"
Edit ThisFor those truly interested in history, the Worms town museum is a premium choice. You may find there informative representations dealing with prehistoric and early times, as well as areas especially dedicated to incidents that took place in the region. In the so-called "Luther-room" for example you find details about the reformator Martin Luther and his appearance before the Emperor in Worms.
The setting itself is befitting the museum, for in 1930 it was transferred to the collegiate church of St. Andreas'. This institution - consisting of a church, an iconostasis and more..
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| address: | Im Andreasstift, Weckerlingplatz 7, 67547 Worms |
| tel: | +49 6241 94639-0 |
Art collection "Kunsthaus Heylshof"
Edit ThisIn 1884 Bluntschli designed the well-known Palais Heylshof, including a wonderful, almost park-like garden. The palais is located where in medieval times the Emperors and bishops had their palace. Fire destroyed the beautiful edifice in 1945. Fortunately the art collection sheltered inside was saved prior to the fire and thus was preserved for the common good. In 1961 the palais has been rebuilt as a museum.
Baron C.W. v. Heyl and his wife Sophie in their last will determined to transform their palais into a private foundation after their deaths. The precious collection more..
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| address: | Stephansgasse 9, 67547 Worms |
| tel: | +49 6241 22000 |
| openings: | November-April: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-4pm, Sunday 10am-12am &2pm-4pm. May-October: Tuesday-Sunday 10am - 5pm |
Zoological Garden
Edit ThisThe zoological garden Worms offers the visitor a possibility to have a quiet meeting with the local fauna, even with species that have been extinct in the area since days of old. Come and see red deer, wolves, boars, "Heidschnucken" (moorland sheep) and even the largest herd of Fernendez-goats. Many birds are also dwelling here, owls and other birds of prey as well as ducks, geese, herons and storks.
A special note, however, concerning the house of exotic wildlife is in order here. There you will find a host of tropical plants and animals, like reptiles, parrots, snakes more..
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