Worms


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Worms is a city in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. You can still see many vestiges of the old city walls, particularly the Torturmplatz and the Karolingerstraße. The Dom of St. Peter and St Paul, which was completed in 1325 survived the destruction of World War II.

Understand
Being one of the older German cities, Worms played a key role in German history. Worms' current incarnation was founded by Charlemagne, and the city's bishopric dates back to the fourth century. The town is famous for the Diet of Worms, to which Luther was summoned in 1521 to Emperor Charles V. He refused to recant his beliefs, saying the famous words "Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen." As a result, he was declared vogelfrei (outlaw) by the secular authorities and excommunicated by the church.

The city also has a rich Jewish history.

By train
It is served by trains from Bingen, Mainz, Bensheim, Mannheim, or Ludwigshafen (Rhein).

There is a ticket office in the main station of Worms (closed on Saturday afternoon, Sundays and holidays).

By car
Reach by the B47 either from the A61 (west) or the A67 or A5 (east) over the Rhine.

Get around
Walking is the best way to enjoy the historical centre.

There is also a bus system running day and night; buy tickets from the drivers.

See



 * City Walls
 * The Park and the manor-house in Herrnsheim. The park was created by Friedrich Ludwig Sckell, who designed the "Englischer Garten" in Munich as well.
 * River Banks with restaurants

Do

 * Cross the Rhine bridge for a walk through the green eastern banks. You can bathe in the Rhine, too! The water quality is again very good, even the salmon have returned!

Go next

 * Osthofen
 * Oppenheim
 * Mainz
 * Mannheim
 * Heidelberg
 * Frankfurt
 * Towns along the Bergstraße