Kaiserbrunnen
The Kaiserbrunnen - Art combines history with humor
Since 1987 the Kaiserbrunnen on the Mainzer Gate is a true center of attraction for tourists and people interested in architecture as well as for the natives and above all children whih have changed the artistic journey through the history and present day of the city of Kaiserslautern into a playground. The sculptures of the fountain are full of symbolism...
The Theodor-Zink-Museum
At the other end of the Steinstraße with its many bars and bistros sits this museum, containing collections of folklore and civic history. The Theodor Zink Museum is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 09.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.
The Wadgasserhof
The property came into the possession of the ruler of Palatinate-
Lautern, the Count Palatine Ludwig-Philipp, in 1619.The Wadgasserhof like othe buildings in the city has had an eventfull history. Among other things, it was the summer residence of Maria Eleonore von Simmern (called “Princess of Kaiserslautern”). The Wadgasserhof is open Tuesdays to Fridays from 09.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.
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The "Old City Hall" (St. Martinsplatz)
The portal of the former city hall is elaborately decorated with columns and curved pediment. The city arms are particularly impressive. The “Old City Hall” is now home of the Emmerich Smola School of Music.
Rettigsches Haus
The magnificent entrance arch is one of the remarkable features of the house, which was built in the middle of the 18th century. The keystone contains the coat of arm of the Kaiserslautern family Rettig. The radish (German: Rettich) in the lower part of the shield is a play on the name. Above this, a stag’s head shows that the owner was a Master Forester.
St. Martin's Square
The pretty "Martinsplatz” is the gateway to the old city. The Square is one of the lovliest open spaces in the city of Kaiserslautern.
The Church of St. Martin
St. Martin’s, now a Catholic parish church, is considered a vivid example of a medieval church of a mendicant order. Built at the beginning of the 14th century as a Franciscan monastery church, it was expanded as early as the 15th century. The baroque ceiling is from the 18th century. The statue outside the west door represents St. Nepomuk. It was made at the beginning of the 18th century and previously stood on the so-called "Scherbrücke", a nearby bridge over the Lauter. Behind, in the rectory garden, gravestones preserved from former cemeteries can be seen. The area is still bounded by remains of the medieval city walls.
The "Little Church"
This church was built by the Lutheran community between 1711 and 1717, and stands in what is now the generously-proportioned Union Square in the Rittersberg quarter. Today it is a favourite church for weddings.
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The Collegiate Church - full of history and noteworthy
Even without being an art or church historian, if you look at the Kaiserslautern Collegiate Church you see that it is something special - above all from its "picturesque side" from the Marktstrasse with the "Schönen Brunner" in front of it is impressive (it was first mentioned in 1571). In fact it is considered to be the most important late gothic hall churches in southwest Germany. And that is only one of the
reasons why you should visit it...
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The Spinnrädl
The historical hostelry "Zum Spinnrädl" (The Spinning Wheel), built in 1740, is the only remaining half-timbered building in the city.
The Fruchthalle
The Fruchthalle is not only the most beautiful concert and banqueting hall in the center of Kaiserslautern, but it is also the most important secular building of Palatinate. From 1843-1846, it was built by order of the city of Kaiserslautern according to the plans of the architect August von Voit, and its style reminds of the Florentine patrician palaces of Early Renaissance.
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The new Palatinate Theatre
In the immediate neighbourhood of the steel and concrete architecture of City Hall is the imposing sandstone structure of the new Palatinate Theatre, flanked by two masks in Carrara marble.
The Casimir Castle - the "hunters from the electoral Palatinate" resided here
In the living room of the "hunter from the electoral Palatine"...
The renaissance castle which the Palatine count Johann Casimir had built near Barbarossa's Kaiserpfalz was destroyed often but never quite disappeared. The "Casimirsaal" which was built on the ruins of the former splendorous building reminds us of its former glory.
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The Imperial Palace
Adjacent to City Hall is the former Imperial Palace, the history of which can be seen from the display boards. Construction began in 1152 at the instigation of Frederick I, known as Barbarossa. Little of the original stonework of the hall foundations and the castle chapel survive as reminders of this historically significant building. Subterranean escape passages from the Hohenstaufen period can be seen on scheduled tours.
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The Palatinate Gallery of Art
The gallery on Museum Square was built between 1875 and 1880 from plans by Karl Spatz in neorenaissance style. The reconstructed permanent exhibition halls now house an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures as well as exquisite pieces of artwork.
The Gallery is open to visitors daily (except Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The Japanese Gardens Kaiserslautern:
Anyone who would like to discover the beauty and the meditative effects of a Japanese garden is in the right place in the heart of the Palatine. In the year 2000, the Japanese Garden Kaiserslautern opened its gates for anyone who wants to draw energy and peace from the artistically designed harmony of light and shadows, plants and stones, water and paths. Let it enchant you!
The garden show Kaiserslautern: Something is blooming here for you...
"Blooming Encounters" in the garden show Kaiserslautern
Varying indoor flower shows, a sea of flowers in the park, the largest dinosaur exhibit in Europe, numerous culture offerings, sports and leisure time activities - this attractive concept of the first Rhineland-Palatine state garden show began enthusing all generations in 2000. The "Gardens of Diversity", which have been supplemented in each season with new highlights, have since then been a true visitor magnet each year from April to October. The garden show Kaiserslautern is also worth a visit in 2005...
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The Palatinate Forest
The Palatinate Forest spreads over 180 000 hectares, the largest continuous stretch of forestland in Germany.
Fortresses, ruins, pristine landscapes, sleepy villages and forlorn farms make this giant forestland with its wide open valleys to a popular vacationland.
Humberg tower: Panoramic View
A fantastic view over the city is worth climbing up the Humbergturm.
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