Worms is the oldest town in the whole of Germany. Worms has played a key role in German history, with its current incarnation being founded by Charlemagne. The city's bishopric was dates back to the fourth century and the Dom of St. Peter and St Paul, which was completed in 1325 and survived the destruction of World War II. The town is famous for the Diet of Worms, to which Luther was summoned in 1521 to Emperor Charles V. He refused to recant his beliefs, saying the famous words "Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen." As a result, he was banned to the outer reaches of the empire. You can still see many vestiges of the old city walls, particularly the Torturmplatz and the Karolingerstrasse. The city also has a large Jewish history.* Tourist Information Center, Am Neumarkt 14, '' 49 6241'' 2-50-45. Pick up a map of the city's main attractions. http://wikitravel.org/en/Worms