LIVING CULTURE We Bring History to Life
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GENERALDIREKTION KULTURELLES ERBE LIVING CULTURE We bring history to life Trier – Zentrum der Antike, Kultur-Erlebnis, Landesmuseum Mainz, Genuss, Burgenlandschaft Pfalz, Welterbe Oberes Mittelrhein- tal, Rheinisches Landesmuseum Trier, Romantiker,Our offers and Landesmuseum Koblenz, Kunst, Hunsrück, Römer, Eifel, 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 PREFACE 3 DEAR READERS, Rhineland-Palatinate – heartland of European history. Four World Heritage sites, monumental Roman buildings, the Imperial Cathedrals in Speyer, Mainz and Worms, the SchUM towns that were of major importance to the European Jewish community in the Middle Ages, numerous fortresses and castles, 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 main 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 Rhineland-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 GERMANY 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: Speyer Cathedral; Roman monuments, the cathedral and Liebfrauenkirche in Trier; the Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the Upper Germanic-Rhaetian defence wall Limes. 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 Europe’s largest arcade, and its layout was model to Romanesque architecture across all of Central Europe. www.speyer.de ROMAN MONUMENTS, CATHEDRAL AND LIEBFRAUENKIRCHE IN TRIER A Roman bridge, the Porta Nigra, the Kaiserthermen and Barbarathermen spas, remains of the city fortifications, 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 Rhine Valley Limes CULTURAL LANDSCAPE UPPER MIDDLE RHINE VALLEY Fairy tale 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 Roman Empire against free, “barbarian” Germania. 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 Jews 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, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, 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, 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), 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 – EMPEROR, 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, Dahn 17.07. BAROQUE 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 MAARS ...................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