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The castle was built in 1724. It was named after its later owner, the Austrian Major General Baron von Kupperwolf, who acquired it after 1758 and remained its lord until the end of the century. It was destroyed by troops of the French Revolution in 1794 and subsequently rebuilt. Further renovations took place around 1888. An information panel providing a historical overview has since been installed at the castle. Edesheim Castle is located diagonally opposite to the northeast. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Kupperwolf

Here every village has its castle

Edesheim a village with two castles

Work: Fronte Beckers Preserved section: 250 m wide section of the entire complex, around the moat defense Current use: Municipal youth center, as well as the Municipal Music School and Music Academy Germersheim; also a venue for various cultural events such as concerts etc.; hiking lodge of the Palatinate Forest Association. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festung_Germersheim

Fronte Beckers This well-preserved part of the fortress, over 250 meters long, impressively illustrates the historical fortification system with its moat defense (horseshoe), the main rampart, the posterns and underground mine galleries. Today, the moat defense houses the municipal music school and the youth center. Source: https://www.germersheim-erleben.eu/Sehenswertes/

CASTLE FESTIVAL IN EDESHEIM The unique ambience of Edesheim Castle with its open-air stage on the castle moat in the middle of vineyards was once again the dream setting for the best family entertainment this year. Launched in 1996, the Castle Festival enjoys greater popularity every year. The open-air theater located on the southwest corner of the castle with a view of the unique backdrop of Edesheim Castle is truly unparalleled. Up to ten events from all areas of art are presented each year on the open-air stage, located in the middle of the rebuilt castle moat (500 m² of water surface). Unfortunately, from 2023 onwards, due to the lack of approval from the Edesheim local council, the castle festival can no longer be held in a legally secure manner. We continue to strive and perhaps new options will emerge for this unique venue in the future. Source: https://www.schloss-edesheim.de/event/schlossfestspiele/

The sculpture “Daphne” is part of the Germersheim art and ski tour trail. "Daphne is a nymph in Greek mythology. As the god Apollo, the love god Eros mocked him, he took revenge by throwing a golden love arrow at him and a lead one shot at Daphne. Apollo fell madly in love with Daphne, while Daphne, hit by Eros' arrow that had exactly the opposite effect, became unreceptive to any love affair. When Apollo harassed Daphne, she fled to her father Peneios, a river god, and was transformed into a laurel tree for protection. The statue represents this moment of transformation. The lower body and legs already have them Metamorphosis to trunk and roots passed through. The upper body, arms and head still show human features. The face is so highly stylized that the viewer is left wondering whether the features show the agony of metamorphosis or the relief of rescue." Source: https://www.germersheim-erleben.eu/Erlebenswerts/Kunst-im-oeffentlichen-Raum/ Artist: Anneliese Welker-Stahel The “Daphne” project was started in 2002 by her son Georg Welker, retired dean. from Germersheim. At the time, Welker was chairman of the EuroPalz Germersheim association, which financed the work of art entirely through donations.

"Between 1834 and 1861, the imposing Germersheim Fortress was built on behalf of the Bavarian King Ludwig I as a bulwark against France. The largest Bavarian fortress outside of Bavaria still shines in all its splendor today. The war of 1870/71 came Germersheim in particular was of strategic importance, as the operations of the 3rd Prussian Army under the leadership of Crown Prince Frederick were based from here. However, it was never used as a defensive fortification against France, which earned it the nickname “Peaceful Fortress”. Despite the partial demolition From 1920 to 1922, as a result of the Treaty of Versailles, numerous important buildings were preserved that enclose the entire city center." Source and further information: https://www.suedpfalz-tourismus.de/de/suedpfalz-erleben/kultur-land-suedpfalz/festungshäusern/festung-germersheim