History
Two thousand years ago on Nierstein’s current site stood a Roman settlement bearing the name Bauconica Nova. In 742, Nierstein had its first documentary mention. The occasion was the donation of a vineyard to the Lorsch Abbey by Frankish King Carloman. The Glöck that was herein mentioned is said to be the oldest vineyard complex known by name in Germany. In 1451, vineyards owned by the Counts of Katzenelnbogen in der Walpe were mentioned.
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