Imperial Temple (Eppstein)
The Kaisertempel is a classical temple that stands on a ledge on the western slope of the Staufen (a mountain in the Taunus , which is surrounded by Eppstein , Kelkheim and Hofheim ). It was built from 1892 to 1894 by the Eppstein Beautification Association and consists only of the temple vestibule with four columns.
The name refers to the German Kaiser Wilhelm I and his successor Friedrich III depicted in the vestibule . Although already in power at the time of construction, Wilhelm II is not shown. Rather, the unity of the German fatherland was to be honored, which is why, in addition to the two emperors, Imperial Chancellor Otto von Bismarck and Field Marshal Helmut von Moltke were given busts.
The imperial temple, inaugurated in 1894, can be seen from afar high above the city of Eppstein. Because of the wonderful view to the west of the town center of Eppstein including the Eppstein Castle and the surrounding districts, it has always been a popular destination. Therefore, just two years after the inauguration, an excursion restaurant was opened next to the temple, which can be reached via a narrow driveway that has been paved since 2002. However, the few parking spaces are usually only accessible to visitors to the restaurant.
The emperor's temple is the starting point for several hiking trails. A close goal is the Große Mannstein (rock to the east of the highest point of the Staufen), from which one has a good view in an easterly direction over large parts of the Rhine-Main area and the skyline of Frankfurt .
Web links
- State Office for Monument Preservation Hessen (Hrsg.): Kaisertempel In: DenkXweb, online edition of cultural monuments in Hessen
Coordinates: 50 ° 8 ′ 24 ″ N , 8 ° 24 ′ 13 ″ E