Worms

Worms

Worms is a district-free city in the southeastern part of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, located on the western bank of the Rhine River and one of the oldest cities in German history. It is also known as the "City of the Nibelungen" and the "City of Luther," serving as the setting for the heroic epic "Nibelungenlied," which has been adapted as an opera.

Worms is filled with endless charm. Fifteen kilometers to the southwest lie the hills of the Palatinate Forest, while the volcanic region of the Donnersberg lies to the west. The right bank of the Rhine features the Odenwald Forest, all contributing to a rich natural atmosphere. In the city, Worms Cathedral is one of the three Romanesque cathedrals commissioned by emperors, representing a masterpiece of 12th-century Romanesque architecture. Built between 1171 and 1234, this sandstone structure has a polygonal floor plan and is a famous historic landmark in the Rhine region. Established in 1076, the "Holy Sand" (Heiliger Sand) is the oldest surviving Jewish cemetery in Europe. In addition, the Art Nouveau-style Luther Church, the Nibelungen Museum, and the Nibelungen Bridge over the Rhine are also worth visiting.

Worms

Reason to visit: City of the Nibelungen

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Rhineland-Palatinate [Rhineland-Palatinate]

City where the attraction is located: Worms [Worms]