Worms and a Powdered-Wigged Drinking Dragon

It was a Wednesday, Julie was stuck at work and a friend of ours had the day off - the weather was perfect, so why not explore another city. Worms was one of the cities on my list I really wanted to see because of its rich history (pronounced like "forms" with the German "W" (v) sound). The city is among the oldest in Germany (Trier and Köln (Cologne)), and it is like walking through an actual history book. For those that remember World History from High School, this was the site of the Diet of Worms in 1521 - the start of the Protestant Reformation by Martin Luther. Worms is also home to one of the earliest Jewish communities in Germany (oldest is located in Köln), established during the 10th century. The Jewish cemetery dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldest in Europe. With a city so well connected to history, a single visit doesn't seem like enough time, but many of the attractions can be enjoyed in a few hours. In an afternoon, we were able to tour the Cathedral of Saint Peter (Dom Saint Peter), the Jewish Cemetery (Heiliger Sand), the Luther Monument, and the Nibelungen Tower. Our trip ended with an unusual and pleasant surprise - the Rhine River is obviously not an ocean, but one bar is doing their best to convince you otherwise.

Dom St. Peter