Precious Moments of Wonder |
 Here on the Nahe, lovers of precious stones find just what they are looking for. It is no co-incidence that world-famous museums
are in the Nahe Region. The Gemstone Museum, for example, where genuine diamonds and agates can be admired. You can also experience, in their natural state, glittering stones and sparkling minerals from the German Gemstone Route and rare fossils from the Hunsrück Slate and Castle Route. In the gemstone mines or in the slate quarry. Visit the historical copper mine and learn how, 200 years ago, valuable copper ore was extracted by truly fantastic processes. Or visit the only mercury mine to have been converted for public viewing. Or watch a demonstration of machines which, by today’s standards, should be in a museum, up and functioning in the historical Chain and Jewellery Factory. Those curious to know how the most magnificent pieces of jewellery are crafted from natural stones will be fascinated by a visit to the cutters and designers along the German Gemstone Route. Experience a fascinating look at Earth history. In mines and gemstone cutting works. In the Stone Sculpture Park with its works by the famous stone sculptor Kubach-Wilmsen. |