Worms

　　Worms is a district-free city in the southeastern part of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, located on the western bank of the Rhine River. It is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is also known as the "City of the Nibelungen" and the "City of Luther," as it was the setting for the heroic epic "Nibelungenlied," which has been used as the subject of operas.

　　Worms boasts enchanting scenery. Fifteen kilometers to the southwest lie the hills of the Palatinate Forest, to the west are the mountains of the Vorderpfälzer Bergland, and on the right bank of the Rhine is the Odenwald Forest, all contributing to its natural charm. The 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, it is a sandstone structure with a polygonal floor plan and is a renowned 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 Lutheran Church, the Nibelungen Museum, and the Nibelungen Bridge over the Rhine are also worth visiting.

　　Worms Reason to visit: City of the Nibelungen Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany Province/State: Rhineland-Palatinate City: Worms