KIRCHHEIM

BOLANDEN

MOZART´S STAY

W.A. Mozart came to Kirchheimbolanden around his 22nd birthday received an invitation of Princess Caroline of Nassau- on January 23 1778. He brought along Aloysia the love of his youth from and her father Fridolin Weber. In all probability they lodged at the "Alte Post" which was torn down in 1973. On January 29 1778 the Mozarts returned to Mannheim via Worms. In his letter of February 4 1778 Mozart wrote about his experiences in Kirchheimbolanden mentioning that he performed music in the palace twelve times and that he played once on the famous Stumm organ at St. Paul's Church. Since 1943 the organ officially is called the "Mozart Organ" a fact which saved it from being destroyed during the war. Since 1994 the Palace once again in its original U-shape has served as a retirement home. Two original baroque wrought-iron gates have both been restored and erected in their original places. In his letter Mozart talks about attending services at the Catholic Church known as "Our Lady's Church".

PLACES OF INTEREST

"Small Residence" Mozart Organ The city regularly offers local tours including concerts to hear the Mozart Organ. Dr. Lothar- Sießl Platz The Mozart fountain which depicts Mozart playing an organ as well as characteristic scenes from the city´s history adorns the Dr. Lothar Sießl Square in the pedestrian zone.

ABOUT KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

Kirchheimbolanden is a state approved health resort district town and administrative centre of an association of municipalities.The town projects the image of a typical small German town and prides itself on its historical town centre with its turreted city wall and its nearby recreation area. First mentioned in 774, the town rights in 1368, the Princes of Nassau- Weilburg made it to their residence. The original baroque organ made by Stumm the "Mozart Organ" is one of the most important Mozart venues in Kirchheimbolanden.

PARTNER ACTIVITIES

Detailed information you find on the local websites of our partners or http://www.mozartways.com/kirchheimbolanden

CONTACT & INFORMATION

Stadtverwaltung Kirchheimbolanden Neue Allee 2 67292 Kirchheimbolanden Tel: +49 (0)6352/ 4004-115 Fax: +49 (0)6352/ 4004-600 http://www.kirchheimbolanden.de E-mail: [email protected]