The Altstadt, or Old Town, in Aschaffenburg is an ideal starting point when visiting the town. Although pedestrianised today, the streets still retain their charm...

The Stiftskirche in Aschaffenburg was constructed in the 12th century, with many additions over the years. It is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Alexander...

The Jesuitenkirche (Jesuit Church) in Aschaffenburg was the first example of a Baroque church in Germany, built in 1621 in the centre of the town,...

Schloss Johannisburg is the defininig icon of Aschaffenburg. The grand red sandstone palace stands in a prime riverside location overlooking the River Main below. It...

The Pompejanum in Aschaffenburg is a large house overlooking the bend in the River Main, and set amongst wonderful gardens. The house was built by...

Schönbusch Schloss and Gardens in Aschaffenburg are the result of the money and building spree brought to the town by the electors of Mainz in...

The Museum Barbarossa is Gelnhausen’s history museum, located centrally on Obermarkt square. This tells the history of the town which Frederick Barbarossa founded in the...

Frederick Barbarossa founded Gelnhausen in the 12th century, and it became a strong city-state for much of its existence. Barbarossa’s palace – the Kaiserpfalz –...

Gelnhausen’s dominating church is the Marienkirche (Church of St. Mary), situated between the two market squares in the town. This wonderful building dominates the skyline,...

The Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) in Darmstadt is located in the market square. The Renaissance building was constructed around 1590 as the administrative centre...

The Residenz Schloss in Darmstadt is the old ducal palace near the old town. The complex sits on the site of an earlier castle. The...

In central Messel is the Fossilien und Heimatmuseum. This is the town’s main museum, and is located within a former school building, which is half...

A pit at Grube Messel was a hugely important mining operation, producing a huge amount crude oil and shale until it was closed in the...

The English Gardens at Eulbach are a wonderful place to wander and enjoy nature in these landscaped gardens. The area is also archaeologically important, housing...

Schloß Fürstenau (Castle) is a fascinating complex less than a mile from Michelstadt centre. It comprises an old palace which emerged from the original castle...

Einhardsbasilika is a church in Michelstadt’s Steinbach district which dates to around 821AD. A church was first established here by a courtier of Charlemagne named...

The Synagogue in Michelstadt is one of the rare examples in Germany which wasn’t destroyed completely by the National Socialist party in 1938. Thus, this...

Michelstadt’s Stadtkirche (town church), or Pfarrkirche St. Michael dates from 1461, with a tall tower and spire dating to 1537. It replaced a wooden church...

The Rathaus (Town Hall) in Michelstadt is an impressive and original building constructed in 1484, although the architect is unknown. The half timbered building has...

The Kellerei in Michelstadt is a 16th century castle built around the remains of an older castle dating from 970. It is thought the stone...