The special reason for building the Kaiserhalle in this form as a self-supporting domed hall was the need for the builder Wilhelm Bell to provide evidence that local building materials such as lime, lava sand and trass can also be used for extreme loads. At a time before the turn of the century, when cement had started its triumphal march and the mining of the tram in the Brohl valley continued to decline, such proof seemed necessary.
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Burgkapelle & Zehntscheune Esch
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The former castle chapel on the small hill in Esch still reminds us of the Knights of Esch. Between the 11th and 16th centuries, the Knights of Esch were among the most important noble families in the Wittlich area. In addition, Esch is the birthplace of Eberhard von Esch, the founder of the pilgrimage site Klausen.