Alzey, District capital in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Alzey is a district capital in Rheinhessen, where the Selz River flows through and the settlement sits at 194 meters elevation. The old town spreads around a central market square, from which narrow lanes lead to residential quarters and vineyards.
A Roman settlement formed here in the 3rd century, evidenced by an altar stone dated 223. Rudolf von Habsburg granted town status in 1277, accelerating development as a trading center.
The name appears in the medieval Nibelungenlied, where Volker von Alzey serves as a minstrel at Gunther's court. The coat of arms displays a golden dragon on a red field, recalling this literary connection.
Train connections bring travelers from Mainz and Worms in about 30 minutes, while road networks ease arrival by car. Those wishing to explore on foot will find marked trails through vineyards and hills.
The Wartbergturm tower offers views over the Alzey Hills and vineyards of Germany's driest wine region. On clear days the view reaches the Donnersberg and distant peaks of the Palatinate Forest.
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