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Another part of Stengel's architectural legacy to Saarbrucken is the Basilica St. Johann. Again built in the Baroque style, but not quite as striking as Ludwigskirche due to its cramped location and smaller mass. Unlike Ludwigskirche, the Basilica is, of course, Catholic, and its Baroque design is perfectly fitting.
Updated Oct 23, 2011
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The castle no longer exists, but you can still stand on its walls and look out over Saarbrucken for some great city views. Its church is still there, sitting faithfully at the foot of its old walls, as is the Castle Square, an enclosure of white 18th century Baroque buildings designed by the city's adopted architectural son, Friedrich Joachim Stengel.
Updated Oct 23, 2011
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Just a short train ride away, the UNESCO "Alte Völklinger Hütte" an iron making plant closed down in 1986 and now open for visitors. If you have any interest in old industrial sites this is for you. Enjoyed my day out here.
More on my Völklingen page.
Written Apr 2, 2009
Website: www.voelklinger-huette.org
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A birthday treat for Mrs Bonio, she decided, a trip to the zoo. Luckily the weather managed to stay dry while we visited.
As ever plenty to keep us occupied, Llamas and goats Mrs B's favourites on this occaison, no penguins a minor disappointment, she soon got over it though!
Written Mar 25, 2009
Address: Graf-Stauffenberg-Straße
Phone: 0049 (0) 681 / 98044-0
Website: www.zoo.saarbruecken.de
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This theatre hosts different plays, concerts, operas, etc. It was built around 1937, after the instructions of Paul Otto August Baumgarten. This theatre was supposedly built by the German Reich, so that the people of Saarbrücken would "choose" them, as Saarbrücken was then in between sides.
Written Mar 28, 2008
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The Nauwieserviertel is a neighborhood in Saarbrücken, that you can find right behind the Johanneskirche. It has become quite a hip neighborhood in the past few years, so you'll be able to find plenty of interesting shops there, as well as nice Cafés and Restaurants/Bistros. I just love to walk around the Nauwieserviertel and look at the old buildings, discover the cutest little places, and just have a nice time! I might be biased though, this used to be my neighborhood when I was living in SB after all!
Written Mar 27, 2008
Address: The main street is the Nauwieserstr.
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The Ludwigs church is often considered as the masterpiece of architect Stengel, as well as one of the most aesthetically perfect baroque Protestant churches in Germany. It was finished in the late 18th century, but was completely destroyed during WWII. However the church was totally restored to its former glory. The area of the Ludwigskirche (behind the church) is also a very nice place to have a nice and quiet walk, and especially to admire all the arquitecture that surrounds it!
Written Mar 27, 2008
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This is the main square in Saabrücken. It's always lively (especially with nice weather!), full on nice Cafès and terraces to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee... or a Pils! The market is also surrounded by lovely little streets that you can walk around, and of course there is plenty of shops there! The baroque fountain the in center of the market was built by arquitect Stengel in the mid 18th century. Also this is the main place for the Christmas market... and who doesn't enjoy a German Christmas market??
Written Mar 27, 2008
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The Palace wall is a great place to have a lovely view from the city of Saarbrücken. It was moved back 16 meters when the "cityring" was built. The head of the "miserly baker" of St. Johann can be seen on the side of the stairs that go up to the wall. This was earlier used as a gargoyle at the old bridge.
Written Mar 27, 2008
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This building dates from the mid 1700's, and was described as Saabrücken's coat of arms. The baroque dome was destroyed during WWII, and re-built in the late 40's. Nowadays the old city hall hosts the Saarbrücken Volks Hoch Schule (the school for adult education). What I love about this building? The fact that I learned German in it! My classroom was actually the one with the balcony :)!!
Written Mar 27, 2008
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