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Gernsheim, Municipality in Groß-Gerau district, Germany.

Gernsheim extends along the eastern bank of the Rhine River, situated 18 kilometers southwest of Darmstadt and 16 kilometers northeast of Worms.

The settlement traces back to the first century under Roman occupation, receiving official town rights from Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor in 1356.

The Peter Schöffer House museum preserves the legacy of the 15th-century printer who collaborated with Johannes Gutenberg in developing printing techniques.

The town maintains a container port with rail connections and operates ferries across the Rhine River to connect with Eich in Rhineland-Palatinate.

The town's coat of arms displays a six-spoked wheel on a red background, symbolizing historical connections to Mainz since the 14th century.

Location: Groß-Gerau

Elevation above the sea: 89 m

Website: https://gernsheim.de

GPS coordinates: 49.75167,8.48500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53

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