gate in a gate
Another one of the medieval Jewish powerhouses along the river Rhine (Speyer, Worms, Mainz), together named the SCHUM-cities (Hebrew for garlic bulb). It does resemble Worms a lot, with the Romanesque cathedral as its biggest feature. That’s not very Jewish, is not? Well Jewish traces (like mikvahs) can also still be found in each of the three cities as the cultures did coexist in peace for a limited period in history.
in front of the cathedral in Speyer
visitors
beautiful crypta
femur bone
Lots of other churches – old and new – are spread throughout the city which is perfectly walkable. The Altpörtel (old port – a former city gate) offers a great view and should not be missed.
gothic style church
dark mysterious interior and colorful glass
view from the city gate
The following pictures are from a restaurant in Heidelberg, not Speyer, but I couldn’t withhold these food pictures. It just looks so good!
modern take on tapas at a popular steakhouse
steak with Spanish potatoes
surf and turf
scallops and greens
May 27th 2017