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I am always pleased when travelling to come across some history of a writer with local connections. If the encounter is unexpected and concerns a writer previously unknown to me I have the pleasure of trying to find out all that I can about him or her.
It was very easy to find this beautiful bronze figure of a young woman as we walked along Bräugasse on the banks of the Danube, near the museum of modern art.
All the insciption at the base of the statue told us was that she was Meier Emenez, a writer born 1874, died 1928. I am not sure whether that should read - Emerenz Meier?
It has not been so easy to discover more about the short life of an authoress.
Since returning home I have learned that she was born into a poor, large family in a forest village, almost on the Czech border. An intelligent child she grew up to love all natural things and began to write stories. The success of an early publication led her to seek more artistic companions in Passau where she spent some years before emigrating to Chicago, with other members of her family in the mass exodus from the region that took place around the turn of the century.
She continued to write and stories of nature and the folklore of her beloved Bavaria found an audience but life in industrial Chicago did little to stimulate her art .
She never lost touch entirely with her homeland and the former family home at Schiefweg is now a museum of Bavarian emigration. ( Any error or awkwardness in this account is due to my poor translation from the German)
At least two films (in German) based on Meier's life have been made and appear to give her a much more lurid life during the few years she lived in Passau.
First editions of her collected works now command great sums and scholars of Bavarian literature and dialect, both in Germany and in the USA, are apparently busy writing Ph.D theses and professorial accounts of her contribution to German literature.
So far I have failed to find any translations of her work into English - a pity as I would love to have one.
Updated Dec 29, 2008
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The comparatively new museum of modern art (established in 1990) is located in an old, elegant 3-storey building on the banks of the Danube. Its plain exterior belies the light and spacious galleries to be found inside.
As well as a permanent collection of the works of George Philipp Woerlen it shows a changing selection of modern art including works by Dali, Yoko Ono, Schiels and Klint
When we were there in, November 2008, the current exhibition was an interesting selection of Toulouse-Lautrec graphics which will continue until 25 January 2009.
We had been told that the Museum was open every day except Monday until 6pm but when we arrived at 3.40pm found that it was due to close at 4 so our viewing was rather rushed.
Updated Dec 29, 2008
Address: Bräugasse 17
Phone: +49 (0)851 38 38 79-11
Website: http://www.mmk-passau.de
Pullman City is a little Wild West city near Passau. If you have seen enough churches and other old buildings in Passau and there is nice weather, you can make a short trip to Pullman City seeing Wild West, Cowboys and Horses.
Written Jun 8, 2007
Address: Eging am See
Website: http://www.pullmancity.de/
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There are three rivers that join in Passau: Donau (Danube), Inn and Ilz. From the fortress, you have a great view on the conjuction point. Normally you can see the different colours of the rivers, but we've been there during floods and all rivers were just brown and you could only see than the Inn was faster! Also, we couldn't go to the conjuction point in the old town because it was under water, but I'm sure that it's a nice place!
Written Sep 12, 2005
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In the old town, you'll find nice places and narrow and winding streets, it's a pleasure to stroll around there! I especially liked those gates like you see on the photo. It also must be nice to walk along the promenade at the rivers Inn and Donau (Danube), where also river cruises start, but we could only walk shortly along the river as the promenade was flooded.
Updated Sep 12, 2005
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The cathedral St. Stephan had to be recreated after a huge fire in the city in 1662. So it contains lots of baroque elements and looks quite pompous.
You'll also find there the largest church organ of the world. From May to October, there are regular organ concerts (on working days at 12:00 for 3 Euro, thursdays at 19:30 for 5 Euro), and of course you can listen to the organ if you join the mess on Sunday.
The cathedral is closed from 10:45 to 11:20 and during organ concerts.
Written Sep 12, 2005
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This fortress was build in 1219 and is quite huge. Inside, you'll find the so-called Oberhausmuseum, a museum that shows you the life in mediavel times. There are handcraft utensils that were used during that times, an exhibition about religion and art, a chamber that is as cold as it formerly was in a castle, a fireworks exhibition and some more exhibitions. You'll need more than 1 hour to see it all! Also there are things that you can try yourself, marked with a joker, like identifying spiced by smelling, very nice for children! Each room has some explanations about its exhibition, in German, English and Czech. And from outside, you have a nice view on the city and the conjuction point of the three rivers.
Open march-november from 9:00 to 17:00 (weekend and holidays from 10:00)
Admission: 5 Euro adults, children 4 Euro, families 10 Euro
There's a free parking next to the castle.
Written Sep 12, 2005
Website: www.oberhausmuseum.de
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Passau Dom contains the largest church organ in the world, and the opportunity to hear this splendid instrument in recital is worth a trip to the city .The recitals are given daily at noon in the summer.
This is a very popular activity for visitors, and the day I attended, the nave of the Cathedral was filled with tourists and music-lovers from all over the world. Music Assistant Brigette Furth gave a brilliant performance, and the full organ - all 233 ranks - was heard in the final composition. {You can see Ms. Furth sitting at the console in the photo.}There is a modest admission charge for the concert - at other times, admission to the Dom is free.
Updated Jul 11, 2005
Address: Domplatz
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The location of this castle above the city makes it an imposing site from where ever you are in Passau.
Built in 1219 it has played a significant part in the history of city and it worth a visit to see the mish mash of architecture!
The Lookout Tower is a fantastic place to look out over the city and see the three rivers. It is also a great deal at 1 Euro.
Written May 15, 2005
The town hall (Rathaus) is definately worth a visit to see the paintings in the Great Assembly Rooms. The vaulted ceilings, stucco work, and the paintings are lovely to see and you can take pictures.
The Small Assembly Room can be viewed as well - but bear in mind that this is where the weddings are performed so it may be hard to get in and see it.
This has to be the best deal of anything in town as the admission is only 1 Euro 50 cents!
Written May 15, 2005
Address: Rathausplatz
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