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Lippstadt schlissen ein Bündnis u.a. zur Förderung Walking tour of the old town 1 Many architectural styles and important eras have left their traces in Soest. One of the few remaining representative Baroque buildings is the RATHAUS, 1713-1716 (the Town Hall) with its arcade of nine arches on its west side. A statue of St Patroclus, the patron saint of the town, looks down from above this arcade. At the back of this Baroque building is the newer part of the Rathaus which formerly housed a grammar school.

Directly next to the Rathaus rises the mighty tower of the PATROKLI-MINSTER (The Tower Soest – that's of Westphalia). This Romanesque building dates from after 965 A.D. when it was founded as a collegiate church. In the Marien­chor there is a particularly fine 1000 years and more! apse fresco from 1200 A.D. The centuries come to life in the narrow lanes and the nooks and crannies which 2 mould the town and its image. Soest positively breathes history, inspired by a prolific past extending as far back as Neolithic times. As a HANSEATIC TOWN Soest played a crucial role in the structure of medieval Germany and it was the merchants of Soest who made a decisive contribution to the formation of the powerful Hanseatic League. The silhouette of the town is dominated by its churches, as well as by its medieval town walls and numerous secular buildings dating from diverse eras. One can, with justification, speak of the WORLD-WIDE, UNIQUE GREEN SANDSTONE ENSEMBLE – the old town centre. Rows of delightful half-timbered houses and romantic lanes give the old town centre its unmistakable character. Two thirds of the town walls and their dry moats have been preserved and a walk along them is particularly inviting in April and May when the trees are in full bloom. A few steps further on, in the On the other side of the Thomä­straße, you will find the NIKOLAI- 3 green sand-stone wall, which completely 7 KAPELLE (Chapel of St. Nicholas) which encloses the park, is the OLD MILL (13th dates from the 12th century. This cent.). Here is the tourist information chapel is dedicated to the patron saint located. The MILLPOND beside it of seafarers and travellers. Inside is never freezes over because it is fed by a precious altarpiece by the school of innumerable springs. Diagonally opposite Master Conrad of Soest. the mill, on the other side of the pond, is the reproduction of the SEE-SAW, a medieval instrument of punishment. 4 In the Middle Ages miscreants were The Wilhelm Morgner propelled from the see-saw (painted yellow – the colour of disgrace) into Museum. Built in 1962 right next to the the pond. St. Patrokli Cathedral is the Wilhelm Morgner Museum, which hosts alternating exhibitions as well as a permanent one by the well-known To the north of the old part of the town Soest expressionist Wilhelm ­Morgner. After 8 you will see the spires of ST. MARIA ZUR WIESE extensive structural-climatic refurbishment it (Wiesenkirche). This is one of the most beau- re-opened in 2016 – with the Foundation for tiful late Gothic hall churches in Germany. The Conceptional Art, the SCHROTH-GALLERY as spires, however, were not completed until 1882. a partner. Due to the ongoing restoration of the towers the façade is partly covered in scaffolding. This and the accompanying stone restoration The oldest church 5 workshop have become an integral part of foundation in Westphalia, the church. In addition to important paintings the Patrokli-Dom and THE PETRI­KIRCHE on wood one is particularly fascinated by the (the Auld Kirk), are separated only by famous WESTPHALIAN LAST SUPPER, a stained the width of the pedestrian area. The glass window above the northern portal. This window shows Christ and his disciples at the oldest part of the Petrikirche, which is Last Supper. You will see ham, beer and Pum- no longer detectable, dates from the pernickel (black bread) on the table. The octo- 8th century. In the nave the Kaiser­ gon of the north tower was completed in 2019. empore (Emperor‘s Gallery 1200 A.D.) bears witness to the illustrious guests A few steps further to the north of former days. The choir is of Gothic 9 along the Walburgerstrasse on your right, origin, while the spire has definite is the new GREEN SANDSTONE MUSEUM. Baroque characteristics. This museum presents interesting details about green sandstone - Soest‘s trade mark You walk through the – from its geological origin to its use in the THEODOR-HEUSS PARK to reach the reconstruction of the Wiesenkirche. Mill Pond, formerly a private garden. The park was modernised in 2018, restyled as a relaxing oasis and quality place to By walking back via the Wiesenstrasse spend time in the centre of Soest. and the Hohe Gasse you reach the church of 10 ST. MARIA ZUR HÖHE 6 (Hohnekirche). This church with its ­splendid murals and painted ceiling was built around 1200 A.D. Here you will find the only disc cross (Scheiben­kreuz) in Germany. A short walk along the Kleine 11 16 Moving on to the Osthofe brings you to the OSTHOFENTOR. Ulrichertor you have a This is the only existing gate of originally view of the KATTENTURM ten in the town wall. The reconstruction (1230 A.D). This is the only took place between 1523 and 1526. Inside remaining defensive tower there is a museum of town history including of the former inner wall. a worldwide unique collection of 25,000 medieval crossbow bolts.

Situated between the Ulricher- 17 strasse and the Paulistrasse is the PAULI­ 12 KIRCHE. This church, with its many glass paintings and statues, was built in the middle starts Directly opposite of the 14th century and demonstrates the the TOWN WALL (approx 1180 A.D.). ­typical Soest style of church construction. It was formerly 3.8 kms. long and enclosed the 102 hectares of the The ‘Haus zum Spiegel’, once old town. Two thirds of the wall still exist today. It is possible to take an a stately home to the aristocracy, still almost interesting walk along the top of the retains its authentic Baroque form and ranks wall, or through the dry moats which as one of the city's most impressive patrician were situated between the inner and residences. From 1974 to 2020, it housed the outer walls. From here you can catch city’s archive and a glimpse into some of the charming academic library, 18 old town centre gardens. with an outstanding inventory of works, including some “Schiefer Turm” (The Squint dating back to the Tower) is the nickname of the ALT ST. THOMÄ 13 9th century. Kirche, one of the oldest Gothic churches in the town (approx. 1270 A.D.). Many strange tales are told about the origin of its tower (1653 A.D.). Fact is that its “crookedness” In the Bergenthal Park 19 is a result of damage due to rot in its timbers. you can admire a particularly rare stock of trees. This park was named after C.W.Bergenthal (1834-1893), one of 14 the early pioneers of industrialisation in Soest. Here is also a former half-tim- bered barn which served the artist and A few steps further on you philosopher HUGO KÜKELHAUS between will come upon the NEU ST. THOMÄ 1954 until 1984 both as residence and church, a former Fransican monastery place of work and which he converted to church (1233 A.D.). conform to his organological principles. The BRUNSTEIN-KAPELLE first documented Crossing the Grandweg 20 in 1225 A.D, is, in addition to the Nikolai- and wandering through a narrow lane you 15 Kapelle, the only one of the originally come to the BURGHOF MUSEUM, an old twenty Soest chapels still in existence patrician house from 1559 A.D. where today. It is now used as a studio and for exhibits of art and town history, as well as a exhibitions by the Soest artist Fritz Risken. permanent exhibition of copper engravings by HEINRICH ALDEGREVER can be viewed. Behind the museum is the ROMANESQUE Impressum: Copyright: Tourist Information Soest Fotos: Krause, Ehrich, Müller, HOUSE from about 1200 A.D. which is one Redaktion: Birgitt Moessing, Jung, Reismann, Sliwa, of the oldest residences between the rivers Kristina Reinke Andreas, Westhaus Rhine and Weser. Gestaltung: AVO Werbeagentur Soest Auflage: 21/02/5000 Schleswiger Ring Danziger Ring

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Once a year … The indisputable highlight of the year however, is the ALLERHEILIGENKIRMES (the All Saints‘ Carnival). During a week-end in May Soest holds its BÖRDE MARKET. This fair takes place in the centre of the old town, is For two whole days young and old enjoy this celebration the largest of its kind in Europe. It always begins on the throughout the old town centre and during which their Wednesday after All Saints‘ Day and lasts for 5 days. BÖRDE QUEEN is crowned. Spread out beneath the historical backdrop 400 side-shows,­ booths and more than 40 roundabouts and carousels, always including the newest Alternatively you can choose and most daring attractions, crowd into the narrow­ lanes of the medieval town. from the ALTSTADTFRÜHLING (Spring in the old Town Centre), A few times a year the largest FLEA MARKET in the region, attracting about the SATTELFEST (bicycle 50,000 visitors at any one time, takes place in the moat under the town walls. festival) and the WINZERMARKT Here you have the chance to haggle and bargain over the contents of (the wine-growers‘ market) Soest‘s attics and cellars. in July, the BÖRDEBAUERN­ MARKT (the Börde agricultural The motto "SOEST (RE-) LIVES THE ­market) and, of course, Europe‘s MIDDLE AGES" announces the Soest Feud largest NEW YEAR‘S EVE RUN which will take place every other year. ­(Silvesterlauf). The list of events just goes on and on!

Every two years, approximately 600 participants from 12 countries take part in this MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL.

In December the CHRISTMAS ­MARKET takes place. The atmos- phere is enhanced by its location snuggling between the ancient churches and cosy half-timbered houses. Art and craft articles, ­pottery and wood carvings are on offer, beautifully ­presented in spruce wooden huts.

The cultural programmes of the STADTHALLE and the KULTURHAUS ALTER SCHLACHTHOF are chock-a-block with famous names and a varied range of productions, thus providing something for every taste. Enjoy Soest

Dining in ancient walls Shopping Pleasure not High Street Hassle Hospitality has always taken pride of place in the old Hansa Between “Kitchens and Kirks” there are still plenty of opportunities to go town of Soest. Even the famous Simplicissimus realised that shopping in the historic town centre of Soest. No matter what you fancy – transactions are made easier when your guest is well-satiated. special offers or something more luxurious – here you will strike it lucky. In Soest we also have the luxury of everything being easily accessible. The people of Westphalia are well-known for their love of sumptuous food and In addition to the pedestrian zone, other clusters of shops, such as around drink, lavish parties and good company. This resulted in a dense concentration of JACOBIHOF, Potsdamer Platz and Vreithof, with their interesting offers and public houses within the historic town walls – a concentration which still today lovingly decorated windows, are just waiting to be discovered. seeks its equal. You‘ll find HISTORIC INNS with their COSY BEER GARDENS, HOMELY PUBS including regional produce. From the large car parks just outside the wall it is only a five-minute-walk – and This is tradition in Soest. THE PILGRIM HOUSE, the oldest guesthouse in a fascinating walk at that – to reach the Westphalia has been ­catering for guests since 1304. centre of the town. 4500 PARKING spaces are at your disposal within 150 metres of The public houses are, now as then, the town centre. the meeting places of cultural life. Scarcely a week goes by without To make the start of your visit as pleasant a concert, whereby all styles and as possible a PARKING GUIDANCE SYSTEM directions are represented. provides quick and explicit orientation around the town centre. An outstanding selection of REGIONAL PRODUCTS is to be found in many The surroundings of Soest … restaurants, cafés, etc. … provide so many different things to do. To In 2017 the „Jägerkost“ the south,about 12 kms away, is the recreational – including the area around THE MÖHNESEE (one of the dams of „Jägerschorle“ the famous Dambusters film). Here you can go for (Spitzer) – was long walks through the Arnsberger Wald or take introduced. part in numerous sporting activities. Or why not visit idyllic BAD SASSENDORF situated 4 kms east of Soest? This spa, which can easily be reached from Soest on foot, has many health facilities such as a warm saline pool, graduation works and large spa gardens. THE SOEST BÖRDE extends in all directions, ideal e.g. for bicycle tours. The istory o oest � � �

5500 - 5000 Settlement of the so-called “band ceramic culture” 1530 in the church of St. Maria zur Wiese. B.C. south-east of St. Patrokli. 1531 The Reformation in Soest. Six parish churches become Protestant. Approx 600 Salt production documented by excavations. 1608 For the last time Soest takes part in a Hansetag in Lübeck. A.D. 1669 The people of Soest pay homage to the elector of Approx 800 St. Petri founded as the mission church of Saxony. Brandenburg. Soest, which had been badly damaged during 836 First documentation of Soest as “villa Sosat”. the 30-Years‘ War, is now a Brandenburg town. Approx The Archbishops of Cologne, as sovereigns, establish their residence 1751 The Prussian King Frederick II repeals the council constitution of 960/965 near the St. Petri Kirche. Remains of which can still be seen. 1260 A.D. This signifies the end of the town‘s independence. 965 Archbishop Bruno instructs in his Last Will and Testament that a 1756 – 1763 As the result of the Seven Years‘ War the town charitable institution should be founded – the St. Patrokli of today. reaches the lowest point in its development. 1144 Transfer of Soest‘s privilege of holding markets After 1810 The beginning of the demolition of churches, to Medebach the very first town. chapels and town gates. 1150 Trade extends as far as Russia. 1817 The creation of the Kreis Soest: Soest becomes the major town, but in the process has to forfeit the territory of the Soester Börde. 1140-1150 First Soest town seal. 1850 The railway line Hamm/ Soest/ Paderborn is opened. Soest becomes Approx The oldest German wooden panel, now on display in the an important junction between west and central Germany. 1175 LWL-Museum for art and culture, was created in Soest. 1882 The newly-completed church St. Maria zur Wiese is consecrated. 1180 Soest at its peak: the town expands to an area of 255 acres and is surrounded by a wall, which is 3,8 kms long and has 10 town gates. 1905 –1917 The artists e.g. Emil Nolde, Christian Rohlfs, Otto Modersohn and Wilhelm Morgner re-discover Soest as a town of the arts. Approx The construction of the churches St. Maria zur 1200 Höhe, Alt St. Thomä and St. Nicolai begins. 1934 The art historian Wilhelm Pinder suggests declaring the whole town a national monument. 1253 Soest, Dortmund, Münster and Lippstadt form an alliance to promote common trade. Soest is one of the 1940/45 Two thirds of Soest is destroyed as a result of more than 30 air raids. most important towns of the medieval Hansa. 1969 The communal re-organisation extended the area 1300 The purchase of the Börde (fee, payment) including 48 villages of the town by 18 further communities. begins; the Minorite Church (Neu St. Thomä) 1975 The former districts of Soest, Lippstadt and Warstein now and St. Pauli Kirche come into being. constitute the new Großkreis Soest, due to this re-organisation, 1313 Work is started on the construction of St. Maria zur Wiese, Soest has become seat of the county council. the last great church of the Middle Ages. 1982 The Osthofentor is restored. 1338 The Allerheiligenkirmes (the All Saints‘ Fair) A museum of town history established there. is documented for the first time. 1990 Soest sets up its own department of town archaeology which 1444 – 49 The Soest Feud: Soest renounces its connection with the Archbishop has since kept Soest‘s “underground” under total surveillance. of Cologne which results in a war lasting 5 years. Not until 1449 did 1991 Opening of the Conference Centre (Stadthalle) arbitration establish Soest‘s affiliation with the Duchy of Cleves. and the Civic Centre (Alter Schlachthof). Post 1500 As a consequence of the loss of its influence with the powerful 1992 Up to this point in time 600 houses have Archbishopric of Cologne, Soest‘s importance declines. been listed as historical monuments. Soest now lies on the outskirts of the Duchy of Cleves and is no longer at the intersection of the main trade routes. 1998-2018 The laying open and restoration of the Soestbach to its natural state. Approx Heinrich Aldegrever paints the Marienaltar (Altar of the Virgin Mary) as of 2019 Renovation of the town wall. SoesTour FREE DOWNLOAD

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