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Open Monument Day events in Germany

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Germany celebrated ‘Tag des offenen Denkmals’ (Open Monument Day) on September 13, 2026, under the theme ‘NetzWERKE: Denkmale & Infrastruktur’ (Networks: Monuments & Infrastructure). Coordinated by the Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz, the event drew millions of visitors through approximately 11,000 activities across more than 7,000 monuments in over 2,200 municipalities. National opening festivities were held in Bamberg, while Berlin offered access to over 350 ~~landmarks and 1,000 events, including tours of the Philharmonie.~~ landmarks. Regional highlights included the Ellenfeld Stadium in Neunkirchen, the German Electricity Museum in Recklinghausen, and the Wittenbergen lighthouse in Hamburg. The event provided rare access to sites typically closed to the public, such as bunkers, historic breweries, and renovated timber-framed houses. Specific site highlights included the Martinskirche in Hamburg-Horn, a landmark designed by Johannes Vollmer that was renamed in 1894, and the library at the Domdechanei in Fulda. In Fulda, guided tours led by Dr. Albrecht Brendler and Dr. Alessandra Sorbello Staub showcased how the diocesan library, founded in 1572, connects historical architecture with modern research infrastructure. Additional tours explored urban development and infrastructure. In Heidelberg, Bernd Müller led a tour through the Weststadt, examining the district’s transition from industrial sites following the 1840 railway construction to a residential quarter designed by Reinhard Baumeister. In Memmingen, visitors toured the historical gymnasium and the former fire station at Ratzengraben, illustrating the city’s 19th-century expansion and the arrival of the Illerbahn railway in 1862. Following the main celebrations, specific preservation efforts were highlighted. In Kißlegg, Mayor Dieter Krattenmacher led a tour of the ‘Löwen’ building, showcasing a complex renovation of its 200-year-old roof. In Eppelborn, the Bauernhaus Habach hosted exhibitions ~~of ceramics, jewelry, and various arts, with raffle proceeds designated~~ to support ~~the~~ ongoing ~~maintenance of the farmhouse.~~ maintenance.

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