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Introduction
93km (58 miles) S of Mainz, 21km (13 miles) SW of Heidelberg
One of the oldest Rhine cities, Speyer celebrated its 2,000th jubilee in 1990. It became a significant religious center early on when the Diet of Speyer, in 1529, united the followers of Luther in a protest against the Church of Rome.
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Speyer
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Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer
- Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer traces back the beautiful history of Speyer. From art to sculpture, archeological finds to wine making, the...
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Jewish Quarter (Jüdisches Viertel)
- The Jewish Quarter in Speyer is a site you shouldn't miss. Located along the Rhine, the Quarter is a 12th century settlement of the Jews that is...
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Weinmuseum (The Wine Museum)
- Wine connoisseurs will have a field day at the Weinmuseum (The Wine Museum) located inside the Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer. The museum...
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