cultural heritage - Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland
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cultural heritage - Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland
GENERALDIREKTION KULTURELLES ERBE CULTURAL HERITAGE Treasures of Rhineland-Palatinate Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike in Deutschland, Kultu Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, W Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, S – Zentrum der Antike in Deutschland, Kultur-Erlebnis, La Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes tal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker, Lande Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Z Antike in Deutschland, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum M nuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrhe nisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum d Deutschland, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Gen landschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinis museum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kun Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike in Deut tur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlands Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landesmus Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, R Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike in Deutschland, Kultu Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, W Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, S – Zentrum der Antike in Deutschland, Kultur-Erlebnis, La 2VORWORT PREFACE 3 DEAR READERS, Rhineland-Palatinate is the theatre of European history: Monumental Roman buildings, medieval castles, historical fortresses and high-profile state museums. The eventful history lends beauty and charisma to Rhineland-Palatinate. Not for nothing the state is home to no less than four UNESCO world heritage sites: Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Roman Monuments, Cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche in Trier, Upper German-Raetian Limes and the Cathedral of Speyer. Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz manages the state properties, among them the Roman buildings in Trier – the centre of the ancient world in Germany – the castles along the central Rhine and in the Palatinate region or the Prussian Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz. Outstanding exhibits are on display in the state museums of Mainz, Koblenz and Trier. The advancement of historical sites using modern visitor concepts and digital presentations, such as audio-visual guides, is particularly interesting here. Many events, such as concerts, lectures and festivals revive the properties and bring history to life. It is important to us that during all the advancement and restoration of buildings and monuments particular attention is placed on barrier-free access. I trust you will enjoy reading this brochure and warmly invite you to discover the rich cultural heritage of RhinelandPalatinate anew! Doris Ahnen State Minister for Education, Science, Vocational training and Culture of Rhineland-Palatinate DRAMATISED GUIDED TOURS / LIVING HISTORY Regular tours during the season as well as individual group tours: DER EWIGE SOLDAT, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz DER FESTUNGSKANONIER, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz BÜCHSENMACHERWERKSTATT, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz FÜHRUNG IM WAFFENROCK, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz DIE MUSE VON STOLZENFELS, Stolzenfels Palace, Koblenz DER SCHLOSSVERWALTER DES PRINZREGENTEN, Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben DER KUNSTSINNIGE KÖNIG, Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben ZU BESUCH BEI KÖNIGIN THERESE, Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben DIE BEFREIUNG DES RICHARD LÖWENHERZ, Trifels Castle, Annweiler DER GLADIATOR VALERIUS, Amphitheater, Trier DAS GEHEIMNIS DER PORTA NIGRA, Porta Nigra, Trier VERRAT IN DEN KAISERTHERMEN – DER TRIBUN MALLOBAUDES, Kaiserthermen, Trier CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME for children and young adults on the castles and palaces Ehrenbreitstein Fortress (Koblenz), Stolzenfels Palace (Koblenz), Sooneck Castle (Niederheimbach), Bürresheim Castle(Mayen), Trifels Castle (Annweiler), Hardenburg Castle and Fortress ruins (Bath Dürkheim), Villa Ludwigshöhe (Edenkoben) SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMES AND MUSEUM EDUCATION Offers for children and young adults State Museums of Koblenz, Mainz, Trier Events and further information available at www.gdke.rlp.de or via phone on +49 2 61 / 66 75 – 4000 HIGHLIGHTS 2014 02 MARCH – 17 AUG. BERLINER IMPRESSIONISMUS Works of Berlin’s Secession from the State Gallery Berlin VILLA LUDWIGSHÖHE • EDENKOBEN AS OF 15 MARCH EIN TRAUM VON ROM Roman urban life in South West Germany SPECIAL EXHIBITION • RHINE STATE MUSEUM TRIER 12 – 21 APRIL FESTUNGSLEUCHTEN Spectacular illumination festival EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS • KOBLENZ AS OF 13 APRIL TATORT ARCHÄOLOGIE – SPURENSUCHE IM BODEN 04 MAY – 12 OCT. MAX SLEVOGT – NEUE WEGE DES IMPRESSIONISMUS SPECIAL EXHIBITION • STATE MUSEUM EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS • KOBLENZ SPECIAL EXHIBITION • STATE MUSEUM MAINZ 19 – 21 JUNE CASTLE FESTIVAL DAHNER CASTLES, DAHN 29 + 31 MAY / 01 JUNE HISTORY RE-ENACTMENTS Traditional journey through time in the moats of the fortress EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS • KOBLENZ 27 JULY KINDERFEST ARCHÄOLOGIE EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS • KOBLENZ 02 AUG. BAROCKES GARTENFEST BÜRRESHEIM CASTLE • MAYEN 29 AUG. CASTLE FESTIVAL VILLA LUDWIGSHÖHE VILLA LUDWIGSHÖHE • EDENKOBEN 14 SEP. CASTLE FESTIVAL STOLZENFELS PALACE STOLZENFELS PALACE • KOBLENZ 14 SEP. OPEN MONUMENTS DAY ACROSS NUMEROUS ARCHITECTURAL MONUMENTS 27 / 28 SEP. CASTLE FESTIVAL HARDENBURG Medieval spectacle HARDENBURG CASTLE & FORTRESS RUINS • BAD DÜRKHEIM 6 OUTLINE MAP BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE. Discover the treasures of Rhine-Palatinate! THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS.................18 Otrang Roman Villa............ 20 Nürburg Castle Ruins.......... 21 Bürresheim Castle................22 Matthias Chapel...................23 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz Nürburg Castle Ruins Bürresheim Castle Matthias Chapel Stolzenfels Palace Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Otrang Roman Villa Trier Igeler Column Porta Nigra Kaiserthermen Amphitheatre Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt Rhine State Museum Trier Heremit`s Cell Kastel TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY....................... 08 Porta Nigra.........................................................10 Kaiserthermen.....................................................11 Amphitheatre..................................................... 12 Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt....................13 Igeler Column.....................................................14 Hermit`s Cell Kastel.......................................... 15 Rhine State Museum Trier...............................16 Nanstein Castle Ruins OUTLINE MAP WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY..........................24 Koblenz State Museum Koblenz State Museum...........................................26 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress..........................................28 Stolzenfels Palace......................................................31 Pfalzgrafenstein Castle............................................ 32 Sooneck Castle......................................................... 33 Nassau Castle Ruins TAUNUS - THE ELEVATED REGION .......34 Nassau Castle Ruins.................................................35 MAINZ - STATE CAPITAL ....................36 Mainz State Museum....................................... 36 Mainz Sooneck Castle Mainz State Museum Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins PALATINATE THE CASTLE REGION............. 38 Hardenburg Castle & Fortress Ruins Speyer Dahner Castles + Neu-Dahn Trifels Castle Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins........... 40 Trifels Castle......................................... 41 Hardenburg Castle & Fortress Ruins......................42 Landeck Castle Ruins..........................43 Nanstein Castle Ruins....................... 44 Dahner Castles and Neu-Dahn.........45 Villa Ludwigshöhe...............................46 Villa Ludwigshöhe Landeck Castle Ruins State Archaeology Speyer.............................. 48 State Heritage Management......................... 50 7 TRIER – ZENTRUM DER ANTIKE Pelm Gerolstein Prüm FE I E N O I G RE Otrang Roman Villa L Fließem Bitburg Sau er Mosel LUXEMBURG Trier Igeler Column Igel Saar 8 Kastel Porta Nigra Kaiserthermen Amphitheatre Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt Rhine State Museum Trier Heremit`s Cell Kastel Saarland TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 9 TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY. THE “SECOND ROME” In Trier every step takes you to sites providing testimony of its ancient history. Nowhere else in Germany can the Roman era still be that authentically experienced: Porta Nigra, Amphitheatre, Kaiserthermen and the thermal baths at the Viehmarkt are all UNESCO world heritage sites. And in the Rhine State Museum Trier – one of the most important archaeological museums of Germany – world famous findings of Roman times are waiting to be discovered. ANTIKENCARD - DISCOVERING TRIER AT AN ATTRACTIVE PRICE The ANTIKENCARD provides great value discovery and exploration in Trier at a discounted price. The ANTIKENCARD BASIC allows entry to two of Trier’s Roman Buildings of your choice as well as to the Rhine State Museum Trier. ANTIKENCARD PREMIUM includes entry to four of Trier’s Roman buildings (Porta Nigra, Amphitheatre, Kaiserthermen and Thermen am Viehmarkt), the Rhine State Museum Trier as well as admission to the Roman Villa Otrang and the Hermit’s Cell near Trier. The ANTIKENCARD is available at the Roman buildings, in the Rhine State Museum Trier, the Tourist Information Offices in Trier and many other sales offices. Tourist Information Trier An der Porta Nigra 54920 Trier Phone +49 6 51/9 78 08-0 info@trier-info.de www.trier-info.de TRIER NCARD ANTIKE 2014 10 TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY PORTA NIGRA GATE TO THE ROMAN EMPIRE Tourism magnet, UNESCO world heritage site and Trier’s most famous landmark: Porta Nigra is the best preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. ADDRESS Simeonstr. 60 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/4 60 89 65 bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. /Feb. + Nov. / Dec.: 9 - 4 March + Oct.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 DRAMATISED TOURS „Das Geheimnis der Porta Nigra The secret of the Porta Nigra” www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de NOW newly available: Experience the Roman Empire with our media guide. Discover the Kaiserthermen with the NEW media guide. TIP Discover dated graffiti and Roman stonemason‘s insignia inside Porta Nigra. TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 11 KAISERTHERMEN ROMAN BATH CULTURE AT ITS BEST The Kaiserthermen were designed as one of the largest public baths of the Roman empire. With bathing and wandering halls, sauna and massage rooms the thermal baths were to provide relaxation to distinguished Romans – however, they were never completed. Declared UNESCO world heritage site, the mighty ruins – including an underground maze – today invite to take a discovery tour. ADDRESS Weberbachstr. 41 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/4 36 25 50 kaiserthermen@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. / Feb. + Nov. / Dec.: 9 - 4 pm March + Oct.: 9 - 5 April – Sep.: 9 - 6 DRAMATISED TOURS „Verrat in den Kaiserthermen – Der Tribun Mallobaudes“ www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de TIP Visit one of the many open air events in historical setting. Discover the KAISERTHERMEN with the NEW Media guide. 12 TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY AMPHITHEATRE PLEASURE AND AMUSEMENT The Amphitheatre at the Petrisberg hosted 18,000 spectators in the rising metropolis of Trier in the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. The cages of the animals that were hidden behind the gates around the arena can be visited to this day. ADDRESS Olewiger Straße • 54295 Trier Phone +49 6 51/7 30 10 amphitheater@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. / Feb. + Nov./ Dec.: 9 - 4 pm March + Oct.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 DRAMATISED TOURS „Der Gladiator Valerius“ www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de TIP Don’t miss out on our open air events • Gladiator Training in the Amphitheatre - more information available at: www.gladiatoren-schule.de TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY THERMAL BATHS AT THE VIEHMARKT POPULAR BATH CULTURE Window into the urban history: This Roman “people’s bath” was established as early as in the 4th century, offering the first public pool of the city Trier for the commons – without warm bath hall and warm water bath. ADDRESS Viehmarktplatz • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/9 94 10 57 viehmarktthermen@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Open all year round: 9 - 5 Closed on the first working day of the week EVENTS Regular exhibitions on various topics 13 14 TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY IGELER COLUMN MONUMENTAL MEMORIAL PLAQUE It is among the best preserved death monuments of Roman times. A wealthy textile merchant’s family had the 23 metre Igeler column built. Its reliefs depict scenes of daily work and mythological scenes, such as Ganymede’s ascension with Jupiter’s eagle – a symbol of hope for eternal life by the side of the Gods. ADDRESS Trierer Straße 54298 hedgehogs bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de TIP Admire the column’s former colourful splendour in the Rhine State Museum Trier. TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 15 HERMIT’S CELL KASTEL ROYAL BURIAL PLACE The Hermit’s Cell Kastel unites Roman and Gothic elements. Karl Friedrich Schinkel contributed the plans of the burial place for the remains of King John of Bohemia. The cell offers a breath-taking view over the Saar valley. ADRESSE König-Johann-Straße 54441 Kastel-Staadt Phone +49 65 82/5 35 klause-kastel@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Feb.: Sat.+ Sun. 10 - 4 March + Oct.: 9 - 1 + 2 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 1 + 2 - 6 Nov.: 10 - 4 Dec./Jan. closed • Closed on the first working day of the week TIP Reduced admission with AntikenCard (see page 9) HIKING TIP Visit the Widdertshäuschen, a Roman tomb below the cell. 16 TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY RHINE STATE MUSEUM TRIER DISCOVERIES ON A GLOBAL SCALE The greatest Roman gold treasure, splendid Roman mosaics, an ancient silver jug or the famous Cage Cup – the Rhine State Museum Trier hosts archaeological finds of world-class level. Experience the past of Trier and its surrounding from the Stone Age to Roman times, from the Franconian to the last principality era. The abundance and quality of the artefacts of Roman times are unique – the epoch when the city of Trier had reached the most significant status in its entire history. New archaeological monuments are constantly added to the collection. SPECIAL Rhine Sta EXHIBITIO te Museu EIN TRAU Roman urb M VON South We an life in st German y As of 15 Mar N m Trier ch 2014 RO M TRIER - CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 17 ADDRESS Weimarer Allee 1 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/97 74 - 0 landesmuseum-trier@gdke.rlp.de www.landesmuseum-trier.de OPENING HOURS Open all year round 10 - 5 • Closed on Mondays • Please note the bank holiday schedule Museumscafé • +49 6 51 / 9 94 58 20 www.zeitsprung-cafe.de TIP Reduced admission with AntikenCard (see page 9) Do not miss out on the highlight, a 360° all-round media experience IM REICH DER SCHATTEN Tue. - Sun. 11.30 + 2.30 www.im-reich-der-schatten.de Nordrhein-Westfalen Rh ei n Koblenz Nürburg Castel Ruins Nürburg Bürresheim Castle Mayen Matthias Chapel Kobern os el Pelm M Gerolstein Fließem Otrang Roman Villa Bitburg BernkastelKues Trier THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS 19 THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS The region of maars and volcanos – the last volcanic eruption was recorded more than 10,000 years ago – offers a wonderful backdrop when taking a journey into the past. Villa Otrang takes you back to the life of Roman families, Nürburg castle invites you to follow the footsteps of noblemen and the view over the volcanic Eifel, and Bürresheim Castle bears testimony to the aristocracy and living culture of past times. 20 THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS OTRANG ROMAN VILLA IMPRESSIVE ROMAN VILLA Dimensions and interior of Villa Otrang are impressive: heated floors, marvellous mosaics, elaborate public baths and space for several families. It is one of the largest Roman estates in the Rhine region and one of the best preserved at the same time. ADDRESS Villa Otrang 1 • 54636 Fließem Phone +49 65 69/96 32 45 villa-otrang@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Feb. / March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Dec. / Jan. closed • Closed on the first working day of the week TIP Reduced admission with AntikenCard (see page 9) Restaurant with spacious terrace Tue. - Thu. 9 - 5 Fri. - Sun. 9 am – 10 pm Dec. / Jan. closed Phone +49 65 69 / 8 07 www.villa-otrang.de THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS 21 NÜRBURG CASTLE RUINS SIGNIFICANT RUINS WITH A FANTASTIC VIEW Nürburg castle consists of three so-called growth rings and is situated on Mons Nore, the “Black Mountain”. The view from the keep over the volcanic Eifel region alone is worth a visit. ADDRESS Burgplatz 53520 Nürburg Phone +49 26 91/27 04 bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Dec. closed • Closed on the first working day of the week TIP There are many wonderful hiking trails around Nürburg. 22 THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS BÜRRESHEIM CASTLE UNIQUE TESTIMONY OF RHENISH ARISTOCRACY Bürresheim Castle was never conquered – and today sparks enthusiasm with multi-coloured slate fronts, playful spires, artistic paintings, precious tapestries and brightly coloured window panes. ADDRESS 56727 Mayen (St. Johann) Phone +49 26 51/7 64 40 buerresheim@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. /Nov.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Dec. closed • Guided tours EVENT PROGRAMMES Project weeks or birthday parties for children Phone +49 6 21/66 75-4155 TIP Visit the “Dichtung und Wahrheit“ event series at Bürresheim Castle • You can get married on the castle (church and civil weddings). THE EIFEL - BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS 23 MATTHIAS CHAPEL GEM OF A HISTORICAL ENSEMBLE Unique, just like its situation – high above the Moselle Valley – is also its artistic design. The completely preserved hexagonal nave contains numerous decorated columns with bud capitals – a masterpiece of the early Gothic era. Together with Oberburg Castle and the Niederburg Ruins the Matthias Chapel is part of a unique historical ensemble. RESTAURANT ADDRESS 56330 Kobern-Gondorf bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS 13 April - 01. Nov. On Sundays and bank holidays 11 - 5 TOURS May – Oct. last Sunday of the month, 3 pm • Additional tours on request • Phone +49 2 61/66 75-4000 Next to the Matthias Chapel: Restaurant auf der Oberburg • Phone +49 26 07/86 47 TIP Visit the Nieder- and Oberburg Castle as well • Matthias Chapel offers a fantastic setting for weddings. Neuwied Engers Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Koblenz Lahn Kobern Diez Koblenz State Museum Nassau Stolzenfels Palace Arnstein Schönborn M os el Rhens Rh ei n Kaub Pfalzgrafenstein Castle Hessen Niederheimbach Sooneck Castle Bingen WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY 25 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY – HISTORY AND PLEASURE Follow the footsteps of our state’s fascinating history in the UNESCO world heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley: Over 70 kilometres of breath-taking views and spectacular architecture, above all at Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the gate to the UNESCO world heritage site Upper Middle Rhine Valley await you. After a unique cable car trip over the Rhine you will reach one of Europe’s largest fortifications. Here you will find multimedia presentations of the eventful Ehrenbreitstein history and varied exhibitions. Rh e in You can enjoy the Prussian the Romance of the Rhine at Stolzenfels Palace. Experience fairy-tale times on Sooneck Castle or conquer the “ship of stone“ at Pfalzgrafenstein. In the Koblenz State Museum you should brace yourself for an exciting journey through the cultural history of technology. Isen ach Ludwigshafen Bad Dürkheim 26 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY KOBLENZ STATE MUSEUM FASCINATING CULTURAL HISTORY The Koblenz State Museum inspires its visitors with many varied exhibitions. Zündende Ideen – Marken aus Rheinland-Pfalz“ provides insight on inventors, innovations and brands that changed the world. „UNESCO Welterbe. Eine Deutschlandreise.“(13 April – 29 June 14) takes you to the 38 German UNESCO world heritage sites. The „Verdun - 100 Jahre danach“ exhibition (03 July – 26 Oct. 14) commemorates the onset of World War I with photos of the Frenchman Emmanuel Berry and the German Martin Blume. The permanent exhibitions at Haus der Fotografie, Haus des Genusses including WeinReich and the Baroque dining culture as well as the historical gardens on the roof of the archaeological exhibition are equally worth a visit. „Tafelkunst und Einheitsbrei – Tischkultur im Barock“: This is the motto of an exhibition around the topic of food from 18 May – 26 Oct. 2014 in the Koblenz State Museum. And in the context of the „Tatort Archäologie“ exhibition, visitors can look for archaeological clues hidden in the ground from 13 April. EVENTS Activity days, group tours, workshops, children’s university, birthday parties for child in the museum, lectures Information + reservation joerg.hahn@gdke.rlp.de SPECIAL EXH Koblenz State IBITION Museum TRT ARCHÄOLO GIE Finds in the gro und from 13 April 2 014 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY 27 e s ) ADDRESS Landesmuseum Koblenz Festung Ehrenbreitstein 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61/66 75 - 0 and 66 75-40 00 landesmuseum-koblenz@gdke.rlp.de www.landesmuseum-koblenz.de OPENING HOURS April - Oct.: 10 - 6 daily • 6 – 12 pm, as a rule, free admission to the premises and the restaurant Nov. - March: 10 - 5 daily • 5 – 12 pm, as a rule, free admission to the premises and the restaurant TIP „Geschichte zum (An-)fassen!“ the hands-on historical adventure at Haus der Archäologie. 28 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS ONE OF EUROPE’S LARGEST FORTRESSES This place is unique: For 3,000 years people had used the high rocky outcrop as refuge. From here the view extends from the Rhine, Deutsches Eck and Mosel, all the way to the Neuwieder Becken. The fortress was built by Prussians and once among Europe’s largest fortresses: metre thick walls, ditches, tunnels, bridges and gates still dominate the enormous building complex to this day. The redevelopment for the BUGA 2011 created a unique cultural ensemble for the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. STATIONENTHEATER Explore the fortress with our audio guide by and get information on over 40 sites. With Audio Guid e Der ewige Soldat Information / registration: Phone +49 2 61/66 75 - 4000 www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de GUIDED TOURS Information / registration: Phone +49 2 61/3 03 88-53 www.koblenz-touristik.de WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY MILESTONES OF FORTRES HISTORY Conquer thse fortress on a trip through the past. The adventure tour across 5,000 years of history extends over the whole premises. It leads you along ways where Prussian soldiers once patrolled, past scenes of former life on the fortress, deep down to original excavation sites with multi-media presentations under the flag tower. The viewing platform offers a spectacular view high above the Rhine. EVENTS Festungsfrühling, Festungsleuchten, Landpartie auf der Festung, Historienspiele, Kinderfest, Weltmusikfestival Horizonte, Preußentage and numerous concerts www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de See next page for directions / information! TIP Discover the Living History offer: „Der Festungskanonier“, „Büchsenmacherwerkstatt“, „Führung im Waffenrock“. 29 30 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY ADDRESS Ehrenbreitstein Fortress 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61/66 75 - 4000 www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de OPENING HOURS April - Oct.: daily from 10 - 6 • 6 – 12 pm, as a rule, free admission to the premises and the restaurant Nov. - March: daily 10 - 5 • 5 – 12 pm, as a rule, free admission to the premises and the restaurant Fortress restaurant with a unique view Phone +49 2 61/66 75-20 00 Jugendherberge Koblenz on the premises of the fortress Family guesthouse and youth hostel Phone +49 2 61/9 72 87-0 TIP S ET 2014 PAY ONCE, TICK N EXPERIENCE O EAS UNLIMITED! The season ticket includes unlimited admission to the fortress! Enjoy the spectacular cable car trip to Ehrenbreitstein fortress in one of the panoramic cars high above the Rhine • Reduced price with combi-ticket: Cable car + Fortress admission • www.seilbahn-koblenz.de WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY STOLZENFELS PALACE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDING OF THE PRUSSIAN RHINE ROMANCE ERA The summer residence of Frederick William IV of Prussia was based on of the plans Karl Friedrich Schinkel and rises elegantly from the Rhine Valley’s forested slopes. Significant murals and an originally preserved interior await you on the inside. Do not miss out on the palace gardens with the charming Pergola Gardens and the park landscaped by Peter Joseph Lenné. ADDRESS 56075 Koblenz • Phone +49 2 61/5 16 56 stolzenfels@gdke-rlp.de www.schloss-stolzenfels.de OPENING HOURS Jan. + Feb.: Sat. + Sun.: 10 - 5 March: 9 - 5 • April - Sep..: 9 - 6 • Oct. - Nov.: 9 - 5 • First working day of the week + Dec. closed. GUIDED TOURS Information / reservation: Phone +49 2 61/3 03 88-53 www.koblenz-touristik.de TIP Enjoy the concerts and lectures in summer • Stationentheater „Die Muse von Stolzenfels“, Information / registration: Phone +49 2 61/5 16 56 31 32 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY PFALZGRAFENSTEIN CASTLE LIKE A SHIP STONE Pfalzgrafenstein Castle imposingly rests in the middle of the river near Kaub on a rock reef in the Rhine. As watch castle it secured the income of its various noble owners. Together with the Marksburg the is the only completely preserved castle in the UNESCO world heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and bears testimony to the meagre life of the men who once served here. ADDRESS Burg Pfalzgrafenstein 56349 Kaub • Phone +49 1 72/2 62 28 00 bsa@gdke-rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. / Feb. + Nov.: Sat. + Sun. 10 - 5 March: 10 - 5 • April - Oct.: 10 - 6 (from daylight savings on to 5) • First working-day of the week + Dec. closed • Guided tours on request FERRY TO THE ISLAND Phone +49 1 71/3 31 03 75 TIP DRAMATISED TOUR: „Des Kaysers Bombardier“ Soldiers and weaponry in the Thirty Years‘ War (available to groups) WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER CENTRAL RHINE VALLEY 33 SOONECK CASTLE A FAIRY-TALE CASTLE It seems to have been cut straight from the rock, roses grow on its the former military sites. In the 19th century Frederick William IV of Prussia awoke the castle from its beauty sleep and had it rebuilt as a hunting lodge. However, he managed to retain its original charm. ADDRESS 5413 Niederheimbach 5 Phone +49 67 43/60 64 sooneck@burgen-rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de Cosy Burgschänke with a wonderful view Phone +49 67 21/68 50 50 OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. /Nov.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 First working-day of the week + Dec. closed • Guided tours TIP Celebrate a fantastic wedding on Sooneck castle • DRAMATISED TOUR: „Des Kaysers Bombardier“ (available to groups) 34 TRIER – ZENTRUM DER ANTIKE Neuwied Engers Diez Koblenz Lahn Nassau Arnstein Kobern Rhens Schönborn M os el Nassau Castle Ruins Rh ei n Kaub Hessen Niederheimbach Bingen TAUNUS THE ELEVATED REGION In Franconian times already the bath road led from Wiesbaden to Koblenz. Nassau Castle was built to protect it. The owners of the castle, the Counts of Nassau, even ascended to the German throne in the Middle Ages. TAUNUS - THE ELEVATED REGION NASSAU CASTLE RUINS BREATH-TAKING VIEW OF THE LAHN VALLEY The climb to the restored Nassau castle ruins is worth your while, not least because of the keep with its distinctive towers, the Palas and the ruins of the gatehouse, all of which were preserved thanks to elaborate restorations. ADDRESS Burg Nassau 56377 Nassau/Lahn Phone +49 26 04/94 49 437 www.nassau-touristik.de www.burg-nassau-oranien.de Restaurant Burg Nassau Burgschänke and Biergarten Open from May - October, 11 - 6 Closed on Mondays GUIDED TOURS Group tours on request. Reservations: Phone +49 26 04/95 25 23 TIP Civil wedding possible in the keep • The Knight‘s Hall in the Palas can be rented all year round. Phone +49 26 04/95 25 23 • Regular events in summer 35 36 STATE CAPITAL MAINZ STATE MUSEUM 200,000 YEARS OF CULTURAL HISTORY The art and cultural-historical collection of the State Museum extends from the Stone Age to the present. Among the exhibits on display are gold jewellery, shields and swords from prehistoric epochs, Roman stone monuments, sculptures and tables from the Middle Ages, Renaissance paintings and art, Baroque furniture and porcelain, unique pieces from the 19th century and art nouveau treasures. Modern art works from Max Liebermann, Lovis Corinth or Pablo Picasso attract fans from all over the world to the State Museum. Equally worth seeing: The impressive baroque ensemble of the State Museum with its modern glass and steel structures alone, as well as the electoral Marstall and the indoor riding hall are worth a visit. TIP Visit the Museum Shop or the Bistro as well. SPECIAL EXH State Museum IBITION Mainz MAX SLEVOG T Neue Wege des Impressionismus 0 4 MAY – 12 OCT. 2014 STATE CAPITAL ADDRESS Große Bleiche 49 – 51 55116 Mainz Phone +49 61 31/28 57-0 Info phone +49 61 31/28 57-225 landesmuseum-mainz@gdke.rlp.de www.landesmuseum-mainz.de OPENING HOURS Tue: 10 - 8 Wed. - Sun: 10 - 5 Closed on Mondays • Please note the bank holiday schedule • The entire museum is barrier-free • audio guides • video guides for the hearing impaired 37 Mainz Bingen Bad Kreuznach Rh e in Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins Altenbamberg Ludwigshafen Bad Dürkheim Hardenburg Castle & Fortress Ruins Kaiserslautern Nanstein Castle Ruins Speyer Edenkoben Villa Ludwigshöhe Annweiler Pirmasens Dahner Castles and Neu-Dahn Dahn NKREICH Landau Trifels Castle Klingenmünster Landeck Castle Ruins Bad Bergzabern La ut er BadenWürttemberg PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 39 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION One romantic castle next to the other, mighty rocks, extended forests – not for nothing is the Palatinate Germany’s castle region. In the Middle Ages the region was one of the most important areas of the Empire. Today you can experience how kings, counts and knights used to live and fought for power and wealth on Trifels Castle, the Dahner Castles or the Hardenburg Castle and Fortress ruins. 40 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION ALTENBAUMBURG CASTLE RUINS FROM STRATEGIC SPOT TO QUARRY Strategically, the situation at the exit of the Alsenztal was extremely favourable. However, from the time the Raugrafen line had died out in the 14th century, Altenbaumburg served merely as quarry. The impressive remains of the wall still allow to identify the castle’s former structure. Only the Palas was rebuilt. ADDRESS Altenbaumburg 1 55585 Altenbamberg bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de Burgrestaurant Altenbaumburg Phone +49 67 08/35 51 www.altenbaumburg.de Mon. – Sun.: from 11 am, Wed. closed TIP Reserve a seat for the Knight’s dinner in the castle restaurant. PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION TRIFELS CASTLE WHO HOLDS TRIFELS, HOLDS THE KEY TO THE EMPIRE Between 1088 and 1330 the mighty castle of the Salier and Staufer dynasties was one of the centres of political events. It was home to the crown jewels, imperial sceptre and orb and was also used as prison. Its most famous prisoner: King Richard the Lionheart. ADDRESS 76855 Annweiler Phone +49 63 46/84 70 trifels@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Dec. closed GUIDED TOURS on workdays: 1 pm, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays 10.30 am and 1 pm Guided tours upon request TIP EXHIBITION „Macht und Mythos“ exhibition with presentation of a copy of the imperial insignia • PLAY „Die Befreiung des Richard Löwenherz“ 41 42 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION HARDENBURG CASTLE & FORTRESS RUINS FORTIFIED RENAISSANCE RESIDENCE With the Hardenburg the Counts von Leiningen passed on one of the largest and most impressive castles and fortifications of the Palatinate. The remains of the extensive residential quarters and impressive hall constructions, the west fort and the Renaissance garden still bear testimony to the former splendour. ADDRESS 67098 Bad Dürkheim Phone +49 63 22/75 30 bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.schloss-hardenburg.de OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. /Nov.: 9 - 4 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Dec. closed • Closed on the first working-day of the week GUIDED (COSTUME) TOURS Tourist information Bad Dürkheim Phone +49 63 22/93 51 40 TIP GPS-based multi-media guide and information centre with exhibition and film • Visit the medieval castle festival on the last weekend of September • Rooms of the castle can be rented. PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 43 LANDECK CASTLE RUINS PALATINATE’S HIGHEST KEEP The sharp-edged keep of the castle that was built in 1200 has been preserved in its original form. From its 25-metre high platform the view extends from the Vorderpfalz, all the way to the Odenwald and the Black Forest. ADDRESS 76889 Klingenmünster bsa@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de Burgschänke Landeck Weinstraße Phone +49 63 49/87 44 info@burglandeck-pfalz.de www.burglandeck-pfalz.de daily from 10 (in winter from 11) GUIDED TOURS Landeckverein www.landeck-burg.de TIP Do not miss the oldest medieval castle festival of the Palatinate region on the last weekend of June. 44 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION NANSTEIN CASTLE RUINS MIGHTY THRONE ON A SANDSTONE CLIFF Besieged, destroyed, rebuilt, plundered, destroyed… The history of Nanstein castle is a tale of the struggle for power, of successes and failures, but also of the courage to start again. In the 12th century it developed into one of the largest fortified structures of the Staufer dynasty. The ‘Large Rontunda’ was one the strongest gun turrets of its time. The “last knight” Franz von Sickingen, once Lord of Nanstein, died in his castle after a violent siege. ADDRESS 66849 Landstuhl bsa@gdke.rlp.de • www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Jan. - March + Oct. /Nov.: 10 - 4 pm April - Sep.: 9 - 6 Closed on Mondays + Dec. GUIDED TOURS Sickingen-Tourismus Landstuhl Phone +49 63 71/49 5311 tourismus@landstuhl.de TIP The summer theatre on Nanstein Castle is a unique experience. PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION DAHNER CASTLES AND NEU-DAHN TURBULENT TIMES FOR THE KNIGHTS OF DAHN The Dahner Castles of Alt-Dahn, Grafendahn and Tanstein might rest on a single sandstone cliff only, but the enormous gate and turrets bear witness of the many battles and family disputes they have undergone. On the Neu-Dahn castle ruins you can climb one of the oldest turrets of the Rhine’s defence structures. ADDRESS 66994 Dahn Phone +49 63 91/99 35 43 dahner-burgen@gdke.rlp.de www.burgen-rlp.de OPENING HOURS Dahner Burgen/Burgmuseum: Good Friday - 31 Oct.: 9 - 6 Nov. - Maundy Thursday: 9 - 5 (closed when roads have ice) Burgschänke Burg Alt-Dahn April - Oct.: 10 - 6, Closed Wednesday and from Nov. - March TIP Magnificent view from the keep of Alt-Dahn Castle • Visit the open air event: Dahner Castles serves as backdrop for numerous castle festivals and theatre performances. 45 46 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION VILLA LUDWIGSHÖHE LARGE GARDENS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE Villa Ludwigshöhe is the eye-catcher high above the Weinstrasse. Ludwig I. of Bavaria had the ‘Italian-style Villa’ built as a summer residence. The view from the loggia extends far over the Palatinate and the Rhine valley. The interior inspires with fine and precious hardwood floors and DRAMATISED TOURS, STATIONENTHEATER AND INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE FOR CHILDREN „Der Schlossverwalter des Prinzregenten“ • „Der kunstsinnige König“ • „Zu Besuch bei Königin Therese“ • Information / reservations via Phone +49 6323/93016 rich frescos and murals. Today the Villa is home of the Max-SlevogtGalerie, the State Museum Mainz and the Hinder / Reimers collection of 20th century ceramic arts of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate. SPECIAL EXH Schloss Villa Lu IBITION dwigshöhe BERLINER IMPR ESSIO NISMUS Works of Be from the statrlin’s Secession e gallery Berl in 02 MARCH – 17 AUG. 2014 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 47 ADDRESS Villastraße 64 • 67480 Edenkoben Phone +49 63 23/9 30 16 villa-ludwigshoehe@gdke.rlp.de www.schloss-villa-ludwigshoehe.de OPENING HOURS Jan. + Feb.: Sat. + Sun. 10 - 5, March: 9 - 5 April - Sep.: 9 - 6 October + Nov.: 9 - 5 Closed on the first working-day of the week + Dec. • Tours of the historical room with guide every hour on the hour. Blanks Schlosscafé Ludwig Phone +49 63 23/98 77 180 TIP Many events: Concerts, exhibitions, Castle festival • Great view over the Rhine valley 48 STATE ARCHAEOLOGY SPEYER ARCHÄOLOGISCHES SCHAUFENSTER SPEYER TRAVEL BACK IN TIME Welcome: The tour through the exhibition leads past the model of a Franconian grave mound directly into the time tunnel framed by Roman sarcophagi and architectural elements from the Middle Ages. At the latest in the main showroom of the “archaeological window” you are right at the heart of history. Here you discover finds from Roman graves and prehistoric garbage, e.g. from settlements of the stone, bronze and iron ages. In the “Gläsernen Werkstatt“ workshop you can watch restorers at work. With great enthusiasm experts outline different approaches, show you the equipment of modern restoration and tell you exciting stories on how the objects were found or what they were used for. STATE ARCHAEOLOGY SPEYER In changing exhibitions here current excavation results or special finds, such as skulls found at a unique stoneaged ritual site in Herxheim near Landau are showcased, providing access to the Palatinate’s rich past to visitors. ADDRESS Archäologisches Schaufenster Gilgenstr. 13 67346 Speyer Phone +49 62 32/67 06 - 57 OPENING HOURS Tue. - Sun.: 11 - 5 Christmas and New Year‘s Eve closed 49 50 STATE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT STATE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT TAG DES OFFENEN DENKMALS - OPEN MONUMENTS DAY What is a cellarium of a layman refectory? What does a Laubenganghaus look like? Why do citizens try to rescue an old water tower? How can old wall remains on an excavation field tell us something about a town’s development? The national open monument day provides answers to questions like that. HANDS-ON HISTORY Every second Sunday in September historical buildings and places that are otherwise not accessible open their doors and invite you take a tour back in time. Restorers and craftsmen demonstrate work techniques and TAG DES OFFE NEN DENKMALS - O PEN MONUMENTS DAY Every second Su nday in Sep. This year’s mo tto: FARBE - COLO UR on 14 Sep. 2014 STATE HERITAGE MANAGEMENT 51 point out details that normally remain invisible to the untrained eye. Experts outline monuments management tasks by providing concrete examples. In 2006 the “Kampagne Deutschland – Land der Ideen“ campaign was distinguished by Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz (German Foundation for the Protection of Historical Monuments ) as “Ort des Tages - Site of the day“. INFORMATION www.gdke-rlp.de www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de denkmaltag@denkmalschutz.de 52VORWORT Current admission fees are available at www.burgen-rlp.de or via the internet sites of the individual museums. • Information provided without guarantee and subject to change IMPRINT: PUBLISHER AND COPYRIGHT: Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz www.gdke-rlp.de DESIGN & CONCEPTION: srg werbeagentur, Mannheim www.srgwerbeagentur.de PRINTED BY: Görres, Koblenz YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 2014 PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATIONS: Axel Brachat (GDKE), W. Bosl (Trier), Wolfgang Grube (GDKE), Ulrich Pfeuffer (GDKE), Heinz Straeter (GDKE), Landesarchäologie Außenstelle Speyer, Petra Camnitzer(LHA KO), H.P. Merten Fotodesign (LHA KO), Gustav Rittstieg (LHA KO), Ursula Rudischer (Landesmuseum Mainz), Klaus Hecke (netcondition), P!ELmedia, Thomas Zühmer (Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier), Tourist-Information Bad Dürkheim, Tourist-Information Trier, Saar-Obermosel-Touristik, Rolf Goosmann (Tourismusverein SÜW Bad Bergzabern e.V.) RHINELAND-PALATINATE HAS MUCH TO OFFER GENERALDIREKTION KULTURELLES ERBE WILL SHOW IT TO YOU! Monumental Roman buildings, medieval castles, historic palaces and high-profile state museums. Experience the heartland of German culture and history. Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz manages the properties in state possession. Among them the Roman buildings in Trier, the centre of the ancient world in Germany, the castles along the Middle Rhine and in the Palatinate or the Prussian Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz. Outstanding exhibits are on display in the State Museums of Mainz, Koblenz and Trier. The task of the central management is to secure, maintain and retain the cultural heritage we were entrusted with for future generations. The historically protected sites are culturally and touristically presented at the same time. WE BRING HISTORY TO LIVE. GDKE – Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz GENERALDIREKTION KULTURELLES ERBE IMPRINT Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz Festung Ehrenbreitstein 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61/66 75 - 0 willkommen@gdke.rlp.de www.gdke.rlp.de