St. Peter cathedral The 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.
Of special interest - apart from the surprising baroque-style high altar designed by Balthasar Neumann - are the northern and the southern gate. The first, the "Emperor's Gate", is Roman style, the southern gate is purely gothic; between them they show the complete stylistic and artistic developments that took place during the sixty years of construction. Below the choir is a special tomb, containing the mortal remains of the Salier-line of Kings, to whom the medieval town of Worms owes so much.
Open: No guided tours, Visits on Saturday after 3pm and on Sundays and holidays until 1pm
Prices: No entrance fee (donation welcome)
Jewish synagogue In 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 of barbarism and was destroyed in 1938/41. The years 1959-1961 finally saw the rebuilding of this wonderful house of worship.
Prices: no entrance fee (donation welcome)
Open: no tours during services and on holidays
Guided tours (approx. 3/4 hours) incl. Jewish museum if desired approx. 1 -1/2hours): Adults 90,00 DM, Students/Children 70,00 / 60,00 DM
Jewish Museum "Raschi House" The 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 synagogue's court.
Prices:
Adults 3,00 DM
Adult groups (10 or more) per person 2,00 DM
Children/students 1,50 DM
student groups per person 1,00 DM
City museum "Andreasstift" For 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 the collegiate that are encompassing a beautiful inner yard - has been founded by bishop Burchard in the 11th century. St. Andreas' is located near the southern wall.
Art collection "Kunsthaus Heylshof" In 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 of the palais has been open to the public from 1925 on. Today, the collection consists of carefully selected items and pieces of painting, scultpure, lockets, glass and glass painting and many more.
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
St. Peter cathedral The 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.
Of special interest - apart from the surprising baroque-style high altar designed by Balthasar Neumann - are the northern and the southern gate. The first, the "Emperor's Gate", is Roman style, the southern gate is purely gothic; between them they show the complete stylistic and artistic developments that took place during the sixty years of construction. Below the choir is a special tomb, containing the mortal remains of the Salier-line of Kings, to whom the medieval town of Worms owes so much.
Open: No guided tours, Visits on Saturday after 3pm and on Sundays and holidays until 1pm
Prices: No entrance fee (donation welcome)
Jewish synagogue In 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 of barbarism and was destroyed in 1938/41. The years 1959-1961 finally saw the rebuilding of this wonderful house of worship.
Prices: no entrance fee (donation welcome)
Open: no tours during services and on holidays
Guided tours (approx. 3/4 hours) incl. Jewish museum if desired approx. 1 -1/2hours): Adults 90,00 DM, Students/Children 70,00 / 60,00 DM
Jewish Museum "Raschi House" The 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 synagogue's court.
Prices:
Adults 3,00 DM
Adult groups (10 or more) per person 2,00 DM
Children/students 1,50 DM
student groups per person 1,00 DM
City museum "Andreasstift" For 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 the collegiate that are encompassing a beautiful inner yard - has been founded by bishop Burchard in the 11th century. St. Andreas' is located near the southern wall.
Art collection "Kunsthaus Heylshof" In 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 of the palais has been open to the public from 1925 on. Today, the collection consists of carefully selected items and pieces of painting, scultpure, lockets, glass and glass painting and many more.
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
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