Fodor's Essential Germany by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides
Language: eng
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Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2019-01-14T16:00:00+00:00

EXPLORING

Heylshofgarten. An imperial palace once stood in this park just north of the cathedral. It was the site of the fateful 1521 meeting between Luther and Emperor Charles V that ultimately led to the Reformation. Luther refused to recant his theses demanding Church reforms and went into exile in Eisenach, where he translated the New Testament in 1521 and 1522. Stephansg. 9 022/000 €4.

Judenfriedhof Heiliger Sand (Holy Sand Jewish Cemetery). This is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe and also one of the most atmospheric and picturesque. The oldest of some 2,000 tombstones date from 1076. Entry is via the gate on Willy-Brandt-Ring. Male visitors must cover their heads to enter the cemetery. Willy-Brandt-Ring 21 Closed Sat. and Jewish holidays.

Fodor’sChoice Kunsthaus Heylshof (Heylshof Art Gallery). Located in the Heylshofgarten, this is one of the leading art museums of the region. It has an exquisite collection of German, Dutch, and French paintings as well as stained glass, glassware, porcelain, and ceramics dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Stephansg. 9 06241/22000 www.heylshof.de €4 Closed Jan. and Feb. Closed Mon. Mar.–Dec.

Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady). This twin-towered Gothic church sits in a vineyard on the northern outskirts of Worms. It’s the namesake of the popular, sweet white wine Liebfraumilch (literally, “Milk of Our Lady”). The wine (Blue Nun is the most well known brand) was originally made from the grapes of the small vineyard surrounding the church, but today it’s produced throughout Rheinhessen, the Pfalz, the Nahe, and the Rheingau wine regions. Liebfrauenring 21 www.liebfrauen-worms.de.

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