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Nice old part to drive through

The Evangelical Castle Church is Meisenheim's landmark and one of the most important late Gothic buildings on the left bank of the Rhine. It was built between 1479 and 1504 by Philipp von Gmünd, and, together with the Duke Wolfgang House, forms the only remaining part of the castle. Particularly noteworthy are the star-vaulted ceiling, the Rococo pulpit, the 18th-century Stumm organ, and the gravestones of the former lords of the castle.

The early 14th-century civic tower once served, in addition to its defensive function, as a debtors' prison on its second floor when a debtor couldn't pay or provide a reliable guarantor. Drunkards, rioters, adulterers, and parents whose children were truant from school also received a short "tower punishment." Until the end of the 17th century, a circular enclosure preceded the tower.

Well-preserved city walls, beautiful old town

Not only the castle church is worth seeing here

beautiful church

The Meisenheim Castle Church is an impressive late Gothic hall church dating back to the 15th century and is considered a landmark of the town. Particularly noteworthy are the Rococo pulpit, the colorful choir windows, and the historic silent organ from the 18th century. The church once served as the burial place for the Counts Palatine of Palatinate-Zweibrücken. Guided tours are available by appointment; it can be visited without a guided tour during opening hours.

Meisenheim is always worth a visit.