Buchen Museum Courtyard. The former Electorate of Mainz winery is closely linked to the city's history. It was the administrative center of the Mainz district of Buchen, including the office of the district administrator (Amtmann).
Today, events are regularly held here.

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Anja ex Pago Creichgouue

December 11, 2022

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In April 1525, during the Peasants' War, the Helle Bunch of Odenwald farmers gathered in today's museum courtyard to engage Götz von Berlichingen as their captain. From here the peasant …

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Kristian

March 3, 2025

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A building steeped in history. In April 1525, during the Peasants' War, the Bright Troop of Odenwald peasants gathered here to appoint Götz von Berlichingen as their captain. From here, the peasant army then moved towards Amorbach.

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Location: Buchen (Odenwald), Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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