Gimte

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Gimte is a district of Hann. Munden with 2,067 inhabitants and an area of 5.01 km2.

Location

The village Gimte is right next to the river Weser (Weser 2.3 kilometers ) in the Weser Valley and is nestled between the east and Bramwald Reinhardswald in the West. The left side located at Weser 3.6 km Hilwartshausen monastery belongs to the local area.

It is accessible by car via the B3 from the directions Hann. Munden, Kassel, Göttingen or the L561 from the direction Hemeln or upper Weser Coming accessible. The Weser cycle path runs through the town.

History

Gimte was first mentioned in 970 as Gemmet and donated to the monastery Hilwartshausen. For centuries, until in the 60s of the 20th century, rafting and fishing on the river Weser was an important industry in Gimte. Other acquisition areas were the timber trade and linen weaving.

On 1 January 1973 Gimte was incorporated into the city Munden.

Culture and sights

Gimte twinned with the town of Sannois ( near Paris / France).

1006 resulting Mary's Church in Gimte is cycling routes church river Weser and Open Church. The church now consists of two, in their height and width, different departments. In the lower part of the choir is housed, this section belonged formerly to the old St. Mary's chapel, the monastery Hilwartshausen Built in 1006 and at the east side three lime trees were planted. A decree of the Archbishop of Mainz by Peter in 1318, and a letter of indulgence from the year 1336 mention the Gimter Lady Chapel. In the latter letter to all visitors of the Capelle Dicte Gymmeth is granted a discharge. From 1610 to 1612 the larger western part of the church was built. The old stained glass in the church windows with the arms formations and biblical representations, which also includes a picture of Christ as life was, no longer exist at the present time. The stone altar on three sides the inscription Hanc aram fecit Hermann de Neste parari; Munus an petimus Christe, perenne dari! bears, thus referring to the founder of the altar, a Hermann von Nyste, which is guided in 1289 as a councilor of Munden.

Sports

There is in place two sports clubs, on the one hand the TuSpo " Weser " Gimte, and for the first FC Gimte. TuSpo was founded in 1919, the first FC 1994. TuSpo operates the division football, badminton, table tennis, children's gymnastics, gymnastics and various recreational sports. 1.FC Gimte is active in the fields of football, martial arts and volleyball.