The best city hikes and walks around Lambsheimer Weiher

The Rathausplatz in Frankenthal is the central heart of the city and is characterized by two churches standing directly next to each other. The baroque Dreifaltigkeitskirche Frankenthal and the more modern katholische St. Dreifaltigkeit Frankenthal form an unusual architectural ensemble.

The Rathausplatz in Frankenthal (Pfalz) is the historical center of the city. Particularly striking are the two churches: the baroque Dreifaltigkeitskirche and the neo-Gothic St.-Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Frankenthal). Together they give the square a distinctive cityscape and reflect the religious and architectural diversity of Frankenthal.

The Worm Gate was built from 1770 to 1772. "Under Elector Carl Theodor, Frankenthal experienced a period of prosperity that lasted until the French Revolution. The Elector renewed the city fortifications by expanding the circular wall and erecting new, magnificent gates resembling triumphal arches. [...] The northern gable displays Carl Theodor's coat of arms. On the south side [toward the pedestrian zone], allegorical depictions of War and Peace can be seen. In the gable, there is a medallion with the Elector's portrait." - Source (quoted verbatim): Metal plaque next to the Worm Gate

Beautiful square, which of course is also due to the surrounding buildings worth seeing and the nice sculptures in the square.

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The builder was Elector Carl Theodor, and it was built between 1770 and 1772. As can be seen above, permanent illumination was installed in 2007. Directly behind it is the "Casa Delicious", which can be highly recommended (Mediterranean restaurant with a great breakfast menu).

The monastery was founded in 1119 by Erkenbert. After the consecration in 1125, papal confirmation followed in 1134. In 1163, the monastery was elevated to an abbey and in 1181 the new church was built, which was a three-aisled, unvaulted pillar basilica. The abbey was weakened by the Reformation and was finally abandoned in 1562. Elector Friedrich III then made the area of the former monastery available to Flemish settlers. When Frankenthal was burned down by French troops in 1689, the monastery church was also destroyed. It was then hastily rebuilt and used simultaneously by both denominations. The Reformed used the nave and transept and the Catholics used the choir until they moved into their newly built parish church. Many of the remains of the complex were used as a quarry in the mid-18th century. The town hall was built with stones from the former monastery complex. In 1820, the choir was demolished down to the rood screen, and the choir flank tower was incorporated into the new building of the Twelve Apostles Church. From 1912 to 1914, the nave's surrounding walls were used to build the Erkenbert Museum. The church burned down again in World War II. In 1960, most of the remains of the additions and fittings were removed. Today, the ruins are used for cultural events such as open-air cinema, musical performances and theater events.