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 Adult Education Center (VHS) by Nemorino
Volkshochschule Karlsruhe e.V.
Kaiserallee 12e
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 Karlsruhe Bücherschau by Madschick
Entrance is free.
Do go there to have a chance to look at thousands of books, read as much as your time permits and get a good overview of what is being published in the region. Leave a Comment
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The crazy horse was made by the sculptor Jürgen Goertz in 1974. Originally named "Trojan Horse", it was supposed to be put up inside the theater but then decided against. In 1981 the Land Baden-Württemberg bought the sculpture and had it erected in front of the theater's entrance. The name was changed into "Musengaul" - the horse of the muses.
Not everybody was happy with this strange three-legged creature. Nevertheless it became the symbol of Karlsruhe's theater, and its portrait can be found on all their advertising material and on the intro of their website.
I like it. It's funny. Especially the broom tail and the sometimes laughing, sometimes scary face. Walk around the sculpture, keep eye contact and watch how the face changes if seen from different angles.
Where? In front of the theater (Badisches Staatstheater), Ettlinger Tor/Baumeisterstraße
Tram 2,5,S1/S11,S4/S41 to "Ettlinger Tor"
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 Fasanenschloesschen by Bernd_L
See the richly painted ornaments on its facade and have a relaxing walk in the surrounding park.
Directions:
From the behind the Karlsruhe Palace walk about 500 m east. Leave a Comment
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As part of the 2007 VT Gluehwein meeting we visited the small "middle ages" Christmas market in the part of Karlsruhe called Durlach. It's located next to the Karlsburg and takes place from 29.11. until 23.12. in 2007. The steak in the bun for Euro 3.50 was yummy, but on the spicy side.
Opening times are: 11 am until 9 pm (10 pm on weekends)
Take the tram no. 1 to Durlach and get off at the stop "Schlossplatz" Leave a Comment
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 A simple church room of
timeless beauty by Kathrin_E, 1 more photos
The parishes needed new churches that were cheap, easy to build and didn't look too much like barracks. In 1948 the architect Otto Bartning, famous for his protestant church architecture since the 1920s, developed a construction kit, a skeleton of prefabricated wooden frames that could be set up in a day or two. The walls were then filled with bricks from the debris, a work the parish people could do by themselves. Windows and doors were again prefabricated.
About 50 of these so-called "Notkirchen" were built all over Germany in the years 1948-1950. The one in Karlsruhe-Weiherfeld is a well preserved example that shows the architect's genius. From practically nothing he created rooms of timeless beauty. Wood and bricks make a warm, homely atmosphere. A church to feel 'at home' in.
Except for the Sunday services (usually 10 a.m.) the church isn't open, so contact the parish if you want to see it and make an appointment.
Tram S1/S11 to Dammerstock, then 10 minutes walk along Nürnberger Straße - Belchenstraße - turn right into Schauinslandstraße.
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 Column of Hammurabi by Bernd_L
The museum is operated by a privat association and has no permanently working staff. Therefore is not open to the public unless you have an appointement.
It is located in the library building of the Federal Supreme Court of Germany.
Address:
Herrenstrasse 45a, D-76133 Karlsruhe Leave a Comment Phone: ++49(0)721-29353
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A 'must see' for all admirers of Jugendstil / art nouveau is the hidden Baischstraße, just off Kaiserplatz. The street was planned to be the "Beverly Hills" of Karlsruhe. A gatehouse separates the quiet dead-end lane from the busy, noisy square. All buildings in this lane were planned and built by the architect Hermann Billing from 1901 to 1903. In spite of some damage during the war this is still a fine example of authentic Jugendstil architecture.
Where? On the North side of the Kaiserplatz you'll see the huge house with the gate (photo 3), just walk through.
Tram: Mühlburger Tor (1,2,3,6,S1,S2,S5,S11)
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Sunday June 1 2008
WooHoo! We finally got to visit Heidelberg properly, during a VT group tour led by our wonderful guide Jessica ( JessH) who grew up near this world famous city.
Our excursion of Heidelberg began with a walk through the Main Street - Hauptstrasse, past the beautiful Hotel Zum Ritter. Then on to Marktplatz - site of the Rathaus and Heiliggeistkirche. We then took the Funicular up to Heidelberg Castle. Our first sight was the courtyard with Friedrichsbau and Ottheinrichbau. We visited the German Pharmacy Museum and the Wine Cellar and then on to the Balcony overlooking the city.
Had dinner in the Marktplatz at Markstube.. Then had to see the "Monkey" and the Old Bridge Gate.
After a very busy day, it was time to get back on the bus to the train station and head back to Karlsruhe.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Jessica (JessH) for this great excursion. And we can't forget Bernd (Berndl) for all his help on the excursion.
You guys rock!!! Leave a Comment
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 Fountain in Nymphengarten by Bernd_L
I wouldn't recommend to go there at night because it is a dark and lone spot then. It's said to be a meeting place for gays at night.
You find this place behind the Natural Science Museum on the corner of Ritterstrasse and Kriegsstrasse. Leave a Comment
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