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
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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
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Igeler
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Porta Nigra
Kaiserthermen
Amphitheatre
Thermal Baths at the Viehmarkt
Rhine State Museum Trier
Heremit`s
Cell Kastel
Saarland
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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
[email protected]
www.trier-info.de
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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
[email protected]
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.
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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
[email protected]
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.
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected]
www.burgen-rlp.de
TIP
Admire the column’s former
colourful splendour in the
Rhine State Museum Trier.
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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
[email protected]
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.
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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.
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ADDRESS
Weimarer Allee 1 • 54290 Trier
Phone +49 6 51/97 74 - 0
[email protected]
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
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Koblenz
Nürburg
Castel Ruins
Nürburg
Bürresheim
Castle
Mayen
Matthias
Chapel
Kobern
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Pelm
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Gerolstein
Fließem
Otrang
Roman Villa
Bitburg
BernkastelKues
Trier
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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.
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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
[email protected]
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
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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 - 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.
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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
[email protected]
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).
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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
[email protected]
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
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Rhens
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Kaub
Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
Hessen
Niederheimbach
Sooneck
Castle
Bingen
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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.
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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
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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
[email protected]
SPECIAL EXH
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ADDRESS
Landesmuseum Koblenz
Festung Ehrenbreitstein
56077 Koblenz
Phone +49 2 61/66 75 - 0 and
66 75-40 00
[email protected]
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.
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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
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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“.
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected]
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)
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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
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
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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.
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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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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“
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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
[email protected]
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
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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
[email protected]
www.burgen-rlp.de
Burgschänke Landeck
Weinstraße
Phone +49 63 49/87 44
[email protected]
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.
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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
[email protected] • 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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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.
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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
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ADDRESS
Villastraße 64 • 67480 Edenkoben
Phone +49 63 23/9 30 16
[email protected]
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
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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
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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
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
www.gdke.rlp.de