Rheinzabern
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Rheinzabern is a small town in the south-east of Rhineland-Palatinate
in Germany
near the Rhine river.
Currently, Rheinzabern, that belongs to the "Landkreis Germersheim" (District of Germersheim
) has approx. 4500 inhabitants living on an area of 12,75 square kilometres.
and Roman culture.
The Latin
term "Rhenanae Tabernae" does literally mean "tavern" and "Rhine". Hence Rheinzabern was founded to be a place to rest for travellers on Roman roads.
Rhineland-Palatinate
Rhineland-Palatinate is one of the 16 states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It has an area of and about four million inhabitants. The capital is Mainz. English speakers also commonly refer to the state by its German name, Rheinland-Pfalz ....
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
near the Rhine river.
Currently, Rheinzabern, that belongs to the "Landkreis Germersheim" (District of Germersheim
Germersheim (district)
Germersheim is a district in the south-east of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Neighboring districts are Südliche Weinstraße, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis, the district Karlsruhe as well as the district-free city of Karlsruhe, and the French département Bas-Rhin.-History:Most of the region was part of the...
) has approx. 4500 inhabitants living on an area of 12,75 square kilometres.
Rhenanae Tabernae
Founded some 1950 years ago as "Rhenanae Tabernae" along one of their roads by the Romans, it is famous for its Samian ware production and past. Remnants of the production are still visible. Moreover, the local museum is dedicated to potteryPottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
and Roman culture.
The Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
term "Rhenanae Tabernae" does literally mean "tavern" and "Rhine". Hence Rheinzabern was founded to be a place to rest for travellers on Roman roads.
Notable citizens
- Paul FagiusPaul FagiusPaul Fagius was a Renaissance scholar of Biblical Hebrew.-Life:Fagius was born at Rheinzabern in 1504. His father was a teacher and council clerk. In 1515 he went to study at the University of Heidelberg and in 1518 was present at the Heidelberg Disputation...
(1504–1549), reformer - Philipp von Pfeiffer (1830–1908), capitular in Speyer
- Maximilian Josef Pfeiffer (1875–1926), politician
- Anton Pfeiffer (1888–1957), politician (BVP, CSU) and diplomat
- Columba Baumgartner (1912–2007), abbess
- Reiner Marz (* 1958), politician (GRÜNE)
- Hans Kantereit (* 1959), author
- Philipp Jakob Gillmann, priest
- Elisabeth LanggässerElisabeth LanggässerElisabeth Langgässer was a German author and teacher. She is known for lyrical poetry and novels...
(1899–1950), author - Manuel HornigManuel HornigManuel Hornig is a German footballer who plays for Arminia Bielefeld.-External links:* at transfermarkt.de...
(* 18. Dezember 1982), soccer player - Barbara Schleicher-Rothmund (* 14. Februar 1959), politician
- Florian Bauer (* 28. April 1982), musician