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GENERALDIREKTION KULTURELLES ERBE

LIVING CULTURE We bring history to life

Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum , Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrhein- tal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum , Romantiker, offers and Landesmuseum , Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, , Schätze,programmes Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenland- schaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landes- museum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum2016 Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Ge- nuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rhei- nisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike in Deutschland, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgen- landschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landes- museum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker, Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, Schätze, Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrheintal, Rheinisches

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DEAR READERS,

Rhineland- – heartland of European history. Four World Heritage sites, monumental Roman buildings, the in , Mainz and Worms, the SchUM towns that were of major importance to the European Jewish community in the , numerous fortresses and , various museums and archaeological treasures are all outstanding monuments of our state’s history and of its importance in a European context.

Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe (GDKE) brings this great story to life. It not only makes the state-owned fortresses and castles accessible, but also is the roof organisation of the state authorities of monument protection, archeology and the three State Museums in Koblenz, Mainz and Trier. A wealth of exhi- bitions, events and educational programmes allows people to engage in cultural heritage. The focus hereby is both on detailed documentation as well as on attractive presentation, for instance using scientific publications or audiovisual guiding systems. Of particular importance to us is the development of unrestricted access.

On the following pages, you will find a host of useful infor- mation and tips. We hope you will enjoy your discovery tour through the cultural heritage of -Palatinate!

Prof. Dr. Konrad Wolf State Minister for Science, Vocational training and Culture of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate 4 TRIERUNESCO – CENTRE WORLD OF HERITAGE THE ANCIENT SITES WORLD IN RHINELAND-PALATINATE IN

Speyer Cathedral Porta Nigra

4 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN RHINELAND-PALATINATE

Wherever you are in Rhineland-Palatinate – you will encoun- ter remarkable buildings, fantastic landscapes and live history everywhere.

You can discover no less than four UNESCO world heritage sites in Rhineland-Palatinate: ; Roman monuments, the cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche in Trier; the Upper Middle Valley and the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian defence wall .

SPEYER CATHEDRAL When approaching Speyer Cathedral the sight is awe-inspiring. The impressive building exceeds all standard dimensions: It is the world’s largest preserved Romanesque church, its crypt is ’s largest , and its layout was model to across all of . www.speyer.de

ROMAN MONUMENTS, CATHEDRAL AND LIEBFRAUENKIRCHE IN TRIER A , the Porta Nigra, the Kaiserthermen and Barbarathermen spas, remains of the city , an amphitheatre, the palace aula – in Trier, Germany’s oldest city, you will feel transposed into Roman times. Subse- quent buildings from the Christian era are no less impressive: The cathedral is the oldest episcopal church in this country, and the Liebfrauenkirche is among the oldest Gothic churches of Germany. www.trier.de, www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de UNESCO TRIERWORLD – CENTRE HERITAGE OF THE SITES ANCIENT IN RHINELAND-PALATINATE WORLD IN GERMANY 5

Cultural landscape Upper Middle Limes

CULTURAL LANDSCAPE UPPER VALLEY castles, fabulous palaces and mighty fortresses are lined up along the Middle Rhine Valley in an incredible density. Paired with breath-taking views and a unique landscape, the spectacular architectural monuments make the 70 kilometres between Bingen and Koblenz a very special experience that cannot be matched by any other European cultural landscape. www.romantischer-rhein.de

UPPER GERMANIC-RHAETIAN LIMES With a total length of 550 kilometres, the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian Limes is Europe’s longest monument. Its castles, watchtowers, walls and palisades once shielded the former against free, “barbarian” . Along the 75 kilometre stretch which the Limes runs through Rhineland- Palatinate, the Romans were stationed in no less than 131 watchtowers. www.welterbe-limes-rlp.de

Synagogue in Worms Mikvah in Speyer Jewish Cemetery in Mainz

THE SCHUM CITIES ON THEIR WAY TO FILING UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE APPLICATIONS With the fifth place on the UNESCO proposal list, the SchUM cities have come a big step closer to their common goal. SchUM cities – this is how in the Middle Ages referred to the largest Jewish municipalities at that time, i.e. Speyer, Worms and Mainz. In 2020, the final decision will be taken on whether the joint request of the three cities will be successful and whether the SchUM cities will one day bear the title of “UNESCO world heritage sites”. STATIONENTHEATER, DRAMATISED GUIDED TOURS, LIVING HISTORY Regular tours during the season as well as individual group tours:

DER EWIGE SOLDAT, , Koblenz DER FESTUNGSKANONIER, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz BÜCHSENMACHERWERKSTATT, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz FÜHRUNG IM WAFFENROCK, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz THE HUMFREY FILE, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz DIE MUSE VON STOLZENFELS, Stolzenfels Palace, Koblenz DER SCHLOSSVERWALTER DES PRINZREGENTEN, Villa Ludwigshöhe, DER KUNSTSINNIGE KÖNIG, Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben ZU BESUCH BEI KÖNIGIN THERESE, Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben DIE BEFREIUNG DES RICHARD LÖWENHERZ, Trifels , 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 (), 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 2016

27.11.15 – 06.11.16 MAINZ – ONE GLANCE, MANY VIEWS Mainz State Museum 02.01. – 13.03. CHASING THE GOLDEN CANNON BALL (on weekends) Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 20.03. FORTRESS SPRING Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 20.03. – 02.04. FORTRESS LIGHTS Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 20.03. – 30.10. ICE AGE SAFARI Koblenz State Museum 05.05. + 07./08.05. HISTORY RE-ENACTMENTS Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 14.05. – 16.10. NERO – , ARTIST AND TYRANT Rhine State Museum Trier 20. – 22.05. COUNTRY OUTING Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 22.05. INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY Numerous museums across the state 11./12.06. FESTIVAL OF ROSES Sooneck Castle, Niederheimbach 19.06. CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL “ICE AGE SAFARI” Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 02./03.07. CASTLE FESTIVAL Dahner Castles, 17.07. FAIRY TALE FESTIVAL Bürresheim Castle, Mayen 26.08. CASTLE FESTIVAL Villa Ludwigshöhe, Edenkoben 11.09. CASTLE FESTIVAL Stolzenfels Castle, Koblenz 11.09. OPEN MONUMENT DAY Numerous monuments across the state 30.10. AUTUMN PLEASURES Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz 8 OUTLINE MAP

BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE. Discover the treasures of Rhine-Palatinate!

THE EIFEL – BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND ...... 20 Otrang Roman Villa...... 22 Nürburg Castle Ruins...... 23 Bürresheim Castle...... 24 Matthias Chapel...... 25 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress

Koblenz Bürresheim Nürburg Castle Castle Ruins Matthias Stolzenfels Chapel Palace

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle

Otrang Mainz Roman Villa

Trier Porta Nigra Kaiserthermen Amphitheatre Barbarathermen Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt Igeler Rhine State Museum Trier Column Heremit`s Cell Kastel

TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY...... 08 Nanstein Speyer Porta Nigra...... 10 Castle Ruins Kaiserthermen...... 11 Amphitheatre...... 12 Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt...... 13 Igeler Column...... 14 Hermit’s Cell Kastel...... 15 Rhine State Museum Trier...... 16 OUTLINE MAP 9

WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY...... 26 Koblenz State Museum...... 28 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress...... 30 Stolzenfels Palace...... 33 Ehrenbreitstein Fortress Pfalzgrafenstein Castle...... 34 Sooneck Castle...... 35 Koblenz Koblenz State Museum

TAUNUS – THE ELEVATED ...... 36 Stolzenfels Nassau Palace Castle Ruins Nassau Castle Ruins...... 37

Pfalzgrafenstein Castle MAINZ – STATE CAPITAL ...... 38 Mainz Mainz State Museum...... 38 Sooneck Mainz Castle State Museum

Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins

Trier Porta Nigra Kaiserthermen PALATINATE – Amphitheatre Barbarathermen THE CASTLE REGION...... 40 Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt Rhine State Museum Trier Altenbaumburg Castle Ruins...... 42 ...... 43 Hardenburg Hardenburg Castle & Fortress Castle & Fortress Ruins...... 44 Ruins Landeck Castle Ruins...... 45 Nanstein Castle Ruins...... 46 Dahner Castles and Neu-Dahn...... 47 Villa Ludwigshöhe...... 48 Nanstein Speyer Castle Ruins

Dahner Castles and Neu-Dahn Villa Ludwigshöhe

Trifels Castle Landeck Castle Ruins

State Archaeology...... 50 National Monument Protection...... 52

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Hessen REGION EIFEL Otrang Niederheimbach Roman Villa Fließem Mainz Bingen Bernkasteernkastel- Kues

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Alsenz Igel Porta Nigra Kaiserthermen Amphitheatre Barbarathermen

Saar Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt Rhine State Museum Trier

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Cell Kastel Kastel

Isenach Bad Dürkheim

Saarland Glan Landstuhl

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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 authen- tically experienced: Porta Nigra, Barbarathermen, Amphitheater and Kaiserthermen 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. 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. You receive the ANTIKENCARD at the Roman buildings, the Rhine State Museum and with the Tourist Information Trier.

ttm – Trier Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Department Tourist Information An der Porta Nigra 2016 54290 Trier ANTIKENCARD Phone +49 6 51 / 9 78 08-0 [email protected] www.trier-info.de 12 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 .

ADDRESS Simeonstraße 60 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/4 60 89 65 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. / Feb. + Nov. / Dec.: 9 am – 4 pm March + Oct.: 9 am – 5 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm

DRAMATISED TOURS TIP “Das Geheimnis der Porta Nigra – NEW: Porta Nigra Info Centre, The secret of the Porta Nigra” explore the Roman empire with www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de the media guide • New exhibition including “Roman Empire” A new media installation provides model • Discover Porta Nigra information on the history of the using your smartphone Porta Nigra as a site of medieval veneration of saints. TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 13

KAISERTHERMEN PART OF THE LATE ROMAN PALACE DISTRICT

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 Weberbach 41 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/4 36 25 50 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de TIP www.zentrum-der-antike.de NEW: Kaiserthermen Info Centre, explore the Roman OPENING HOURS Empire using the media guide Jan. / Feb. + Nov. / Dec.: 9 am – 4 pm • New exhibition featuring March + Oct.: 9 am – 5 pm an innovative film animation • April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm Special children’s programmes at Kaiserthermen DRAMATISED TOURS “Verrat in den Kaiserthermen – Der Tribun Mallobaudes” www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de 14 TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY

AMPHITHEATRE PLEASURE AND THRILL

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 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. / Feb. + Nov. / Dec.: 9 am – 4 pm March + Oct.: 9 am – 5 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm TIP DRAMATISED TOURS Don’t miss out on our open “Der Gladiator Valerius” air events • Gladiator Training www.erlebnisfuehrungen.de in the Amphitheatre – more information available at: www.gladiatoren-schule.de TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 15

THERMAL BATHS AT THE VIEHMARKT SIMPLE BATHING CULTURE

A bathing facility was set up in this large-scale building in the 4th Cen­ tury already. More „bathing facility” than thermal bath, it only offered warm water tubs and a cold pool – presumably for ordinary residents mainly.

ADDRESS TIPP Viehmarktplatz • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/9 94 10 57 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de BARBARATHERMEN OPENING HOURS At the time of its establishment in the 2 Open all year round: century AD, the thermal bath complex wasnd 9 am – 5 pm the largest of its kind outside Rome. Today, Closed on the first working the facility can be experienced via a visitor’s day of the week trail, offering numerous information points.

EVENTS ADDRESS Regular exhibitions on Südallee, 54290 Trier, Phone +49 651/4608965 various topics ÖFFNUNGSZEITEN: Jan/Feb + Nov/Dec: 9 am – 4 pm, Mar/Oct: 9 am – 5 pm,

Apr – Sep: 9 am – 6 pm Admission is free. 16 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 Igel [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 17

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.

ADDRESS König-Johann-Straße 54441 Kastel-Staadt Phone +49 65 82/5 35 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de

OPENING HOURS Feb + Nov: Sat, Sun, holidays 10 am – TIP 4 pm • Mar: Sat, Sun, holidays 9 am Reduced admission with – 1 pm + 2 – 5 pm • Apr: Sat, Sun, AntikenCard (see page 11) holidays 9 am – 1 pm + 2 – 6 pm • HIKING TIP May – Sep: Wed – Sun, holidays 9 am – Visit the Widdertshäuschen, 1 pm + 2 – 6 pm • Oct: Wed – Sun, a Roman tomb below the cell. holidays 9 am – 1 pm + 2 – 5 pm • Due to repair works access Jan + Dec closed restrictions may occur tem- porarily. 18 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 Fran- conian 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 archaeo- logical monuments are constantly added to the collection. TRIER – CENTRE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD IN GERMANY 19

ADDRESS Weimarer Allee 1 • 54290 Trier Phone +49 6 51/97 74-0 [email protected] www.landesmuseum-trier.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de TIP Reduced admission with OPENING HOURS AntikenCard (see page 11) Open all year round 10 am – 5 pm • Closed on Mondays • Please note Do not miss out on the the bank holiday schedule highlight, a 360° all-round media experience Museumscafé IM REICH DER SCHATTEN Phone +49 6 51 / 9 94 58 20 Tue. – Sun. 11.30 am + 2.30 pm www.zeitsprung-cafe.de www.im-reich-der-schatten.de Sieg

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Diez Nürburg Koblenz BELGIEN Castel Ruins Nassau Nürburg Bürresheim Matthias OOberneisenbbeernerneiserneisene Castle Lahn ArnsteinArnsAArnsternsn t Mayen Chapel Schön- Kobern born Rhens Kamp-Bornhofen Gerolstein Pelm Mosel Prüm

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Niederheimbach Fließem Otrang Mainz Roman Villa Selz Bitburg Bingen Bernkastel- Sauer Kues

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Koblenz Diez BELGIEN Nassau Nürburg Lahn ArnsteinArnsAArnsternsn t OOberneisenbbeernerneiserneisene Mayen Schön- Kobern born Rhens Kamp-Bornhofen Gerolstein Pelm Mosel Prüm

THE EIFEL – BETWEENHessen VOLCANICKaub DOMES Niederheimbach Fließem AND MAARS Mainz Selz Bitburg Bingen Bernkastel- Sauer Kues The region of maars and – the last volcanic eruptionBad Krwaseuznach recordedNahe more than 10,000 years

ago – offers a wonderful backdrop when taking Rhein a journeyAltenbamberAltenbambenbamberb intog the past. Villa Otrang takes you LUXEMBURG Trier back to the life of Roman families, Nürburg castle

invites you to followAlsenz the footsteps of noblemen

and theGlan view over the , and Bürresheim Castle bears testimony to the aristocracy and living culture of past times.

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Isenach Ludwigshafen Bad Dürkheim Kaiserslautern Saarland Landstuhl

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OTRANG ROMAN VILLA IMPRESSIVE ROMAN ESTATE

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 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de www.zentrum-der-antike.de

OPENING HOURS Feb. / March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm TIP Dec. / Jan. closed • Closed on the Reduced admission with first working day of the week AntikenCard (see page 11) THE EIFEL – BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS 23

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 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. – March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm Dec. closed • Closed on the first working day of the week Due to repair works access TIP restrictions may occur temorarily. There are many wonderful hiking trails around Nürburg. 24 THE EIFEL – BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS

BÜRRESHEIM CASTLE UNIQUE TESTIMONY OF RHENISH ARISTOCRACY

Bürresheim Castle was never con- quered – and today sparks enthusiasm with multi-coloured fronts, playful spires, artistic paintings, precious tapestries and brightly coloured window panes.

ADDRESS 56727 Mayen (St. Johann) Phone +49 26 51/7 64 40 TIP [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de Experience one of the many events at Bürresheim OPENING HOURS Castle • You can get married Jan. – March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm on the castle (church and April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm civil weddings). Dec. closed • Guided tours EXTRA TIP FOR CHILDREN The greater Bürresheim Castle area AND FAMILIES: invites you to take walks and hikes. Discover Castles & For- tresses with the Geisterpass (ghost pass). www.gdke.rlp.de THE EIFEL – BETWEEN VOLCANIC DOMES AND MAARS 25

MATTHIAS CHAPEL GEM OF A HISTORICAL ENSEMBLE

Unique, just like its situation – high above the Valley – is also its artistic design. The completely preserved hexagonal contains numerous decorated columns with bud capitals – a masterpiece of the early Gothic era. Together with Oberburg Castle and the Nieder- burg Ruins the Matthias Chapel is part of a unique historical ensemble.

TIP ADDRESS 56330 Kobern-Gondorf Visit the Nieder- and Oberburg Castle as well • Matthias Chapel [email protected], www.burgen-rlp.de offers a fantastic setting for OPENING HOURS weddings. Sunday before Easter until All Saints’ Day on Sundays + bank holidays 11 am – 5 pm

TOURS April/May – Oct. last Sunday of the month, 3 pm • Additional tours on request • Phone +49 2 61/66 75-4000

RESTAURANT Next to the Matthias Chapel: Restaurant auf der Oberburg Phone +49 26 07/86 47 Sieg

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WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE 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 multi-media presentations of the eventful Ehrenbreitstein history and varied exhibitions.

You can enjoy the Prussian 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. 28 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY

KOBLENZ STATE MUSEUM CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC HISTORY, PHOTOGRAPHY AND CULINARY PLEASURES

In its four exhibition houses, the a permanent exhibition on the cultu- Koblenz State Museum in the Ehren- ral history of photography. breitstein Fortress presents one mil- At the Haus des Genusses you will lion years of human cultural history. become acquainted with “Wein- The oldest exhibit is on display at the Reich Rheinland-Pfalz“. Accompa- Haus der Archäologie, the latest in nied by expert explanations of Wine the main house in the exhibition Ambassadors you can savour se- “Zündende Ideen – Marken aus Rhein- lected wines of the month in the ad- land-Pfalz (Brands from Rhineland- jacent wine store Vinothek. The State Palatinate)” where you can expect Museum furthermore invites visitors inventors, innovations and brands to experience the exhibition “Scho- that have changed the world in the kolade!” until May 2016. After that, past 200 years. A main house high- the exhibition “Der blaue Dunst. light is the family exhibition “Eiszeit- Zur Kulturgeschichte des Rauchens safari (Ice Age Safari)” from 20 March (A history of smoking)” will await to 30 October 2016. Embark on a you there. 30,000 years’ journey back in time. Experience mammoths, woolly rhino­ ceroses and giant deer as well as the life of Stone Age people. Additional highlights are the photo exhibitions “gute aussichten – junge deutsche fotografie 2015/16“, “Markus Re- dert – Westfront“ and “Frank Kunert – Wunderland“. At the Haus der Fo- tografie you are additionally offered Eine Ausstellung, die keinen kalt lässt! 20.03. – 30.10.16

EVENTS Special event days, group tours, workshops, birthday parties for children in the museum, lecture series, wine tastings, Museum on Wheels Information + reservation: [email protected]

ADDRESS Landesmuseum Koblenz Festung Ehrenbreitstein 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61/66 75-0 and 66 75-40 00 [email protected] www.landesmuseum-koblenz.dede TIP OPENING HOURS “Geschichte zum (An-)fassen!” – April – Oct.: 10 am – 6 pm daily the hands-on historical adventure Nov. – March: Sat., Sun., at Haus der Archäologie. bank holidays 10 am – 5 pm Mar. ‒ Nov. (12 – 5 pm respec- tively), holidays, first Sunday of The Vinothek wine store is open for the month, summer holidays: Thu ‒ Sun; Easter and autumn you: In the main season (20 Mar – holidays: Wed + Sun. 1 Nov), Sat, Sun, holidays: 12 – 5 pm 30 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY

EHRENBREITSTEIN FORTRESS ONE OF EUROPE’S LARGEST FORTRESSES

This place is unique: For 3,000 years people had used the high rocky out- crop as refuge. From here the view extends from the Rhine, 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 enor- mous building complex to this day. Look forward to a unique cultural ensemble in the UNESCO world heritage area of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

STATIONENTHEATER Der ewige Soldat, Explore the fortress The Humfrey File with our audio guide Information/registration: by and get infor- Phone +49 2 61/66 75-4000 mation on over www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de With 40 sites. Audio GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS Guide Information/registration: Phone +49 2 61/3 03 88-53 www.koblenz-touristik.de WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY 31

MILESTONES OF FORTRESS HISTORY Conquer the fortress on a trip through the past. The adventure tour across 5,000 years of history extends over the whole premises. It 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 spec- tacular view high above the Rhine.

EVENTS Festungsfrühling, FestungsLeuchten, Landpartie auf der Festung, Historien­spiele, Kinderfest, TIP Weltmusikfestival Horizonte and numerous concerts Visit our Fortress Restaurant: www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de Dine like officers in the Casino Restaurant

See next page for directions/information! During summer months, the Schlosshof beer garden invites you. 32 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY

ADDRESS Ehrenbreitstein Fortress 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61/66 75-4000 www.diefestungehrenbreitstein.de

OPENING HOURS April – Oct.: daily from 10 am – 6 pm • 6 – 12 pm, as a rule, free admission to the premises and the restaurant Nov. – March: daily 10 am – 5 pm • 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 [email protected] TIP Enjoy the spectacular cable from date of car trip to Ehrenbreitstein New Feature: fortress in one of the pano- personalisation valid for 365 days ramic cars high above the Rhine • Reduced price with combi-ticket: Cable car + Fortress admission www.seilbahn-koblenz.de PAY ONCE, ENJOY UNLIMITED EXPERIENCES! The season ticket includes unlimited admission to the fortress! WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY 33

STOLZENFELS PALACE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BUILDING OF THE PRUSSIAN RHINE ROMANCE ERA

The summer residence of Frederick William IV of was based on the plans of 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 [email protected] www.schloss-stolzenfels.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. + Feb.: Sat. + Sun.: 10 am – 5 pm TIP March: 9 am – 5 pm • April – Sep.: Enjoy concerts and 9 am – 6 pm • Oct. – Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm lectures in summer • First working day of the week + Stationentheater: “Die Muse von Stolzenfels”, Dec. closed • Guided tour Information/registration: GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS Phone +49 2 61/5 16 56 Information/reservation: Due to repair works access Phone +49 2 61/3 03 88-53 restrictions may occur tempo­ rarily. www.koblenz-touristik.de 34 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY

PFALZGRAFENSTEIN CASTLE LIKE A SHIP OF 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 the Pfalzgrafen- stein 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. TIP STATIONENTHEATER: ADDRESS “Des Kaysers Bombardier” Burg Pfalzgrafenstein • 56349 Kaub Soldiers and weaponry Phone +49 1 72/2 62 28 00 in the Thirty Years’ War [email protected] NEW: Audio guide www.burgen-rlp.de EXTRA TIP: Combi ticket including passenger ferry & OPENING HOURS Blücher Museum Jan. / Feb. + Nov.: Sat. + Sun. 10 am – 5 pm • March: 10 am – 5 pm April – Oct.: 10 am – 6 pm (from day­­­light savings on to 5 pm) First working-day of the week + Dec. closed • Guided tours on request

FERRY TO THE ISLAND Phone +49 1 71/3 31 03 75 WORLD HERITAGE SITE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY 35

SOONECK CASTLE A FAIRY-TALE CASTLE

It seems to have been cut straight from the rock, roses grow on its 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 man- aged to retain its original charm.

ADDRESS 55413 Niederheimbach Phone +49 67 43/60 64 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de Cosy Burgschänke with a wonderful view Phone +49 67 21/68 50 50

OPENING HOURS TIP Jan. – March + Oct. /Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm • April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm Celebrate a fantastic wedding First working-day of the week + on Sooneck castle • STATIONENTHEATER: Dec. closed • Guided tours “Des Kaysers Bombardier” Sieg

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Rhein Mosel THE ELEVATED REGION LUXEMBURG Trier In Franconian times already the Bath Road led Igel from to Koblenz. Nassau Castle was built to protect it. The owners of the castle, the

Saar Counts of Nassau, even ascended to the German throne in the Middle Ages. Kastel

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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 April – October, 11 am – 6 pm • Closed on Mondays TIP

GUIDED TOURS Civil wedding possible Group tours on request. in the keep • The Knight’s Hall in the Palas can be Reservations: rented all year round. Phone +49 26 04/95 25 23 Phone +49 26 04 / 95 25 23 • Dramatised tours at Nassau Castle. Phone +49 26 04 / 95 25 0 36 STATE CAPITAL

MAINZ STATE MUSEUM 200,000 YEARS OF CULTURAL HISTORY

The art and cultural-historical collec- Equally worth seeing: The impres- tion of the State Museum extends sive baroque ensemble of the State from the Stone Age to the present. Museum with its modern glass and Among the exhibits on display are steel structures alone, as well as the gold jewellery, shields and swords electoral Marstall and the indoor from prehistoric epochs, Roman stone riding hall are worth a visit. monuments, sculptures and tables from the Middle Ages, Renaissance MAINZ – EIN BLICK, paintings and art, Baroque furniture VIELE ANSICHTEN and porcelain, unique pieces from the 19th century and treasures. Modern art works from , , Max Slevogt or attract fans from all over the world to the State Museum.

Wir machen Geschichte lebendig.

www.landesmuseum-mainz.de Themed tours and lectures bring SPECIAL EXHIBITION Rheinischer exciting exhibits to life. The attractive Für Denkmalpfl ege und LandschaftsschutzVerein and varied offers of the museum’s Mainz State Museum educational department are designed MAINZ – ONE GLANCE, for children from age 3, adolescents and adults. MANY VIEWS 27.11.15 – 06.11.16 STATE CAPITAL 37

ADDRESS Große Bleiche 49 – 51 55116 Mainz Phone +49 61 31/28 57-210 Info phone +49 61 31/28 57-225 [email protected] www.landesmuseum-mainz.de

OPENING HOURS Tue: 10 am – 8 pm Wed. – Sun: 10 am – 5 pm Closed on Mondays • Please note the bank holiday schedule • The entire museum is barrier-free • audio guides • video guides for the hearing impaired PREVIEW: Expressionism: A Piece of Northern German Sky. Emil Nolde and the Brücke artists 5 June until 9 October 2016 Sieg

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Saarland Glan Landstuhl Nanstein Castle Ruins Speyer

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Saarland Glan Landstuhl THE CASTLE REGION Speyer

Edenkoben One romantic castle next to the other, mighty rocks, extended forests – not for nothing is the

Pirmasens Annweiler Palatinate Germany’s castle region. In the Middle Landau Ages the region was one of the most important Klingenmünster areas of the Empire. Today you can experience Dahn how kings, counts and knights used to live and Bad Bergzabern fought for power and wealth on Trifels Castle, the Dahner Castles or the Hardenburg Castle and

Lauter Baden- Fortress ruins. Württemberg

FRANKREICH 42 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 impres- sive remains of the wall still allow to identify the castle’s former structure. Only the Palas was rebuilt.

ADDRESS Altenbaumburg 1 55585 Altenbamberg [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de Burgrestaurant Altenbaumburg Phone +49 67 08/35 51 TIP www.altenbaumburg.de Reserve a seat for the Mon. – Sun.: from 11 am, Knight’s dinner in the castle Wed. closed restaurant. PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 43

ALTENBAUMBURG CASTLE RUINS TRIFELS CASTLE FROM STRATEGIC SPOT TO QUARRY 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 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. – March + Oct. / Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm TIP April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm EXHIBITION “Macht und Dec. closed Mythos” with presentation of GUIDED TOURS a copy of the imperial insignia • STATIONENTHEATER: Saturdays, Sundays and bank “Die Befreiung des Richard holidays 10.30 am and 1 pm Löwenherz” • Come to the Additional between April – October: castle experience days on Working days 1 pm 18/19 June and on 20/21 Guided tours for groups upon request August 2016 44 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 resi- dential 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 [email protected] www.schloss-hardenburg.de

OPENING HOURS Jan. – March + Oct. / Nov.: TIP 9 am – 4.30 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm GPS-based multi-media guide and information centre Dec. closed • Closed on the first with exhibition and film • working-day of the week Visit the medieval castle festival on the last weekend GUIDED (COSTUME) TOURS of September • Rooms of Tourist information Bad Dürkheim the castle can be rented. Phone +49 63 22/93 51 40 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 45

LANDECK CASTLE RUINS PALATINATE’S HIGHEST KEEP

The sharp-edged keep of the castle that was built in 1200 has been pre- served in its original form. From its 25-metre high platform the view extends from the Vorderpfalz, all the way to the and the .

ADDRESS 76889 Klingenmünster [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de Burgschänke Landeck Weinstraße Phone +49 63 49/87 44 [email protected] www.burglandeck-pfalz.de TIP daily from 10 am (in winter from 11 am) Do not miss the oldest medieval castle festival of GUIDED TOURS the Palatinate region on the Landeckverein last weekend of June. www.landeck-burg.de 46 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION

NANSTEIN CASTLE RUINS MIGHTY THRONE ON A CLIFF

Besieged, destroyed, rebuilt, plun- dered, 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. Built in the 12th century, it turned into one of the Staufer’s largest fortifications. The “last knight” Franz von Sickingen, once Lord of Nanstein, died in his castle after a violent siege. TIP

ADDRESS The summer theatre on Nan- stein Castle is a unique expe- 66849 Landstuhl rience. • NEW: Audio guide [email protected] • www.burgen-rlp.de and small exhibition unit OPENING HOURS Jan. – March + Oct. / Nov.: 10 am – 4 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm Closed on Mondays + Dec.

GUIDED TOURS Sickingen-Tourismus Landstuhl Phone +49 63 71/130 00 12 [email protected] PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 47

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 [email protected] www.burgen-rlp.de

OPENING HOURS Visiting hours: Good Friday – Oct. 9 am – 6 pm TIP Nov. – Holy Thursday 9 am – 5 pm (closed in icy weather) Magnificent view from the keep of Alt-Dahn Castle • Castle museum: Visit the open air event: Good Friday – Oct. 9 am – 6 pm Dahner Castles serve as (1st working-day of the week closed) backdrop for numerous castle festivals and theatre Burgschänke Burg Alt-Dahn performances • NEW: Audio April – Oct.: 10 am – 6 pm guide Closed Wednesday and from Nov. – March 48 PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION

VILLA LUDWIGSHÖHE LARGE GARDENS AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE

Villa Ludwigshöhe is the eye-catcher and precious hardwood floors and high above the Weinstrasse. Ludwig I. rich frescos and murals. Today the of had the ‘Italian-style Villa’ Villa is home of the Max-Slevogt- built as a summer residence. The Galerie of the State Museum Mainz view from the loggia extends far an the Hinder/Reimers collection of over the Palatinate and the Rhine 20th century ceramic arts of the State valley. The interior inspires with fine of Rhineland-Palatinate.

DRAMATISED TOURS, STATIONEN- THEATER AND INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE FOR CHILDREN “Der Schlossverwalter des Prinzregenten” • “Der kunstsinnige König” • “Zu Besuch bei Königin Therese” • Information / reservations via Phone +49 63 23/9 30 16

TIP Many events: Concerts, exhibitions, Castle festival • Great view over the Rhine valley PALATINATE – THE CASTLE REGION 49

ADDRESS Villastraße 64 • 67480 Edenkoben Phone +49 63 23/9 30 16 [email protected] www.schloss-villa-ludwigshoehe.de

OPENING HOURS 2016 Jan./Feb. closed March: 9 am – 5 pm April – Sep.: 9 am – 6 pm October + Nov.: 9 am – 5 pm Closed on the first working-day of the week + Dec. Tours of the historical room with guide every hour on the hour.

Temporary maintenance work may to access restrictions. 50 STATE ARCHAEOLOGY

STATE ARCHAEOLOGY MAINZ WE STAND ON HISTORY

Rhine and the vicinity are ex- tremely rich in archaeological repo- sitories. No wonder archaeologists frequently make important cultural- historical finds in the course of their investigations. These cover periods from prehistoric times, all the way into the recent past. Documenting and protecting these unique histori- cal treasures is among the key tasks of State Archaeology.

WE ARE HAPPY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON CURRENT EVENTS:

State Archaeology Mainz Große Langgasse 29 55116 Mainz Phone +49 61 31/20 16 300 www.archaeologie-mainz.de TIPP Römisches Mainz Initiative Guided tours – usually Römerpassage 1 scheduled at short notice 55116 Mainz offer exciting insight into Phone +49 61 31/60 07 493 current excavations to the interested public. STATE ARCHAEOLOGY 51

ARCHÄOLOGISCHES SCHAUFENSTER SPEYER TRAVEL BACK IN TIME

Welcome: The tour runs past the model of a Frankish burial mound directly into a time tunnel framed by Roman sarcophagi and architectu- ral elements from the Middle Ages. Alternating exhibitions present cur- rent excavation finds and exciting topics, allowing visitors to experien- ce the rich past of the Palatinate. Restorers provide insight into their work in the “transparent workshop”.

ADDRESS Archäologisches Schaufenster Gilgenstraße 13 67346 Speyer Phone +49 62 32/67 06-57

OPENING HOURS Tue. – Sun.: 11 am – 5 pm Christmas and New Year’s Eve closed 52 MONUMENT PROTECTION RHINELAND-PALATINATE

MONUMENT PROTECTION RHINELAND-PALATINATE WE PRESERVE, EXPLORE AND PRESENT CULTURAL MONUMENTS

National Monument Protection co- vers a broad spectrum of cultural monuments, from abbey churches and castle ruins all the way to tim- ber-frame houses and to workers‘ housing estates. As the authority for monument protection it is directly involved in many repair and restora- tion measures in Rhineland-Palati- nate and advises owners, architects and craftsmen. With investigations into the construction and restorati- on history as well as with numerous publications it contributes to the registration, research and presenta- tion of cultural monuments.

INFORMATION ON EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS: National Monument Protection Rhineland-Palatinate Erthaler Hof, Schillerstraße 44 55116 Mainz Phone +49 6131 / 20160 www.gdke-rlp.de www.landesdenkmalpflege.de MONUMENT PROTECTION RHINELAND-PALATINATE 53

OPEN MONUMENTS DAY 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 crafts- men demonstrate work techniques and point out details that normally remain invisible to the untrained eye. Experts outline monuments manage- ment tasks by providing concrete examples. In 2006 the “Kampagne Deutschland – Land der Ideen” cam- paign was distinguished by Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz (German Foundation for the Protection of Historical Monuments ) as “Ort des TAG DES OFFENEN Tages – Site of the day”. DENKMALS – OPEN MONUMENTS DAY INFORMATION Every second Sunday in September www.gdke-rlp.de www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de This year’s motto: [email protected] PRESERVING CULTURAL MONUMENTS T OGETHER on 11 September 2016 Current admission fees are available at www.burgen-rlp.de or via the internet sites of the individual museums.

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IMPRINT Generaldirektion Kulturelles Erbe Rheinland-Pfalz Festung Ehrenbreitstein 56077 Koblenz Phone +49 2 61 / 66 75 - 0 [email protected] www.gdke-rlp.de