Alsenz ( German pronunciation: [ˈalzɛnt͡s] ) is a municipality in the Donnersbergkreis district, in Rhineland-Palatinate , Germany . Alsenz has an area of 12.88 km and a population of 1,647 (as of December 31, 2020).
4-671: In the centre of the village is the Renaissance village hall ( Rathaus ), built in 1578. The building consists of a bricked lower storey with round arches and timber-framed upper storey. The Palatine Stonemason Museum , ( Pfälzische Steinhauermuseum ) the Museum of Local History ( Museum für Heimatgeschichte ) and the North Palatinate Gallery ( Nordpfalzgalerie ) also use rooms in the village hall. The Nassau-Weilburg district headquarters ( Amtshof ), built around 1780,
8-476: A display of sandstone samples in the lapidarium , showcasing the variety of sandstone species found in Germany. Visitors can explore fossils, sandstone exhibits ranging from Roman times to the present day, technical film materials, lectures, and readings. The specialist library offers comprehensive information on the stonemason 's craft. A faithfully replicated planning and construction office gives an insight into
12-425: The 1756 former synagogue and the 18th century Protestant church characterise the village scene. This Donnersbergkreis location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Palatine Stonemason Museum The Palatine Stonemason Museum ( German : Pfälzische Steinhauermuseum ) is located in a listed, historical, timber-framed house on the market place of the village of Alsenz in
16-505: The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate . The museum's exhibits and documents focus on the history of stonemasonry associated with the use of sandstone in the region, covering everything from quarrying to various processing techniques. The museum showcases the equipment and tools used by stonecutters, highlights the versatility of sandstone, and delves into the social history and lives of stonecutters and their families. The museum features
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