Dear Readers!
Old buildings tell stories. About kings, knights, the nobility, the life of ordinary people and betrayed little quirks.
monuments, monasteries and castles to report on as their own, most vividly about the past. Does what it is, immersed in other worlds.
We would like to kidnap today. In our area you will find some of the most famous monuments, Monasteries and castles.
We suggest:
Befreiungshalle Kelheim
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| Befreiungshalle |
Especially now in the fall is the game of landscape and light that Wabern of fog, the iridescence of the autumn foliage is a fascinating thing.
King Ludwig I of Bavaria followed after his coronation in 1825 his vision of a united Germany and wanted to express architecturally.
The history and the unique nature in Kelheim Kelheim at the confluence of the Danube and Altmühl prompted the king to build here, the Hall of Liberation.
A building, which the victorious battles against Napoleon in the Napoleonic wars (1813-1815) recalled by Frederick Gardner and Leo was designed and built by Klenze.
Here are some links for you:
Befreiungshalle: look at the Hall of Liberation
Here you will find a virtual tour as well as opening times and prices : Virtual tour!
Our advice: ride on the path to liberation Ludwig Hall more information on Ludwig train!
you want to combine your visit to the Hall of Liberation at Kelheim with a walk? Click here to go to the World Burger trails Directory here!
Ah yes, a few observations on our part for last:
The Hall of Liberation is often confused with the Walhalla in Regensburg. To exclude such confusion in future, we recommend to visit the two magnificent monuments.
sleep, and we are often asked, can not be in the Hall of Liberation. The King also slept here before. However, one might well come at the fantastic views on the idea.
Castle Prunn
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| Castle Prunn |
About the Altmühl Located between Riedenburg and Essing, Prunn castle was already in 1037 first mentioned in documents.
In the 14th Century, the castle was a "Mecca" of minstrelsy and Middle High German literature and well known. And so it is not surprising that found a copy of the Nibelungenlied, the so-called "Pruner Codex.
King Ludwig I sat down in 1827 for the preservation of the castle, thereby ensuring that we still go on the rocks high above the Altmühl and visit the defiant-looking landmark. A complete renovation this year does their remaining to draw the visitor under the spell of the old walls. And although both inside and fascinated, as the castle tells of the everyday life of times past.
the way, the castle is by guided tour only to visit, the highlight for lovers: you can be married to Prunn castle in the castle chapel, too!
Find more:
More information, a virtual tour and opening times prices and there's this: tour, opening times and more!
Castle Eggerberg
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| Castle Eggerberg |
to lock Eggerberg includes a museum. The Hofmarkmuseum can experience in which visitors not only knowledge about the history of the castle, but also some oddities found.
And of course features such as the largest Bronze Belt of the Celts or the time and found at Eggerberg smallest dinosaur in the world.
And at Castle Eggerberg you can sleep well. The hotel offers individually decorated rooms with period furniture.
The castle is particularly popular with wedding parties and the operator celebrate also always wonderful festivals such as the upcoming autumn walk, a harvest festival with a large garden exhibition, or soon to a wedding fair. Likewise, feel-good days and seminars are held at the castle.
Eggerberg is especially beautiful in winter, then there are the "Egger Berger Jacob's Ladder", a wonderfully romantic Christmas market.
More information here:
For more information about the Hotel Schloss Berg Egger, the associated Hofmarkmuseum and Events: http://www.schloss-eggersberg.de/
And a special feature: The owners have exclusive accommodation created with the "Pew Laura de Suite" in the old parsonage: http://privat.casamundo.de/alter_pfarrhof
monasteries in the Danube valley and in the Hallertau hops country
's start with the most famous monastery, the monastery Weltenburg .
Founded around 620, is the Weltenburg be the oldest monastery in Bavaria. It is situated on a peninsula at the entrance of the Danube Danube Gorge, which frames the baroque building, with its romantic atmosphere and wild nature.
The monks who moved there long ago, took over in the 8th Century Rule of St. Benedict and the monastery went through a long and varied history that still fascinates its visitors.
eight monks currently living in the Benedictine abbey, they see their main tasks, especially in the pastoral care and the care of the guests.
"historical" information here:
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| 'World Burger Heaven, "Asamkirche |
Visitors will discover the unique architecture and magnificent frescoes. In the morning the church is most beautiful, the sun shines through the three rear windows and bathes the room in a dazzling, but warm light. And take a look calmly to the top, in the magnificent world Burger Heaven.
guides are possible after registration and everyone is invited to attend the regular worship services! know
What only a few: the brothers Asam her work translated in our region still continues: in the Koster church in Rohr i. NB.
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| Hallertau hops country |
Monastery tube was in the 12th First century as an Augustinian - established canon convent and is now a Benedictine abbey. A checkered history accompanies the house today.
devastated the 30-year war, was commissioned by the brothers Asam to build a new church. Asam, the young, just 25 years old, made with his older brother to work. That what is due to the young age at first regarded as a venture turned out to be a wise decision. Today the collegiate church of the monastery's most important Baroque churches tube Germany. The high altar depicts the Assumption of Mary, and especially impressed by the seemingly weightless, floating figures.
The monastery was operating through the secularisation of 1803 to a complete stop. Only since the end of the 2nd World War II, there is life back in the monastery walls.
The Benedictines are not only active in pastoral care, but also have a secondary school set up with an integrated boarding.
The monastery church can be visited all day . guides by the Benedictine monks available on request .
More info here:
We hope that we agree on our tour of historic sites have raised with us in the region, and their desire to follow in the footsteps of history and wish you the most interesting stories of history!
With best regards!
The Blogger team at the Tourist district of Kelheim eV
Pictures: Tourist District Kelheim eV
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