One place where there will be guided tours (in German) is the Hicog settlements in Tannenbusch. A look at the empty balconies there reveals that the apartments are vacant. Also on the list is the Kennedy Bridge and the Viktoriabad indoor swimming pool.

Daniela Bennewitz of Baukultur Workshop, said: "I find architecture so interesting because it makes history vivid, it is not just some text written down in books." Going out and experiencing yourself - this is exactly what people can do on “Open Monument Day”. Organizers of the event are responsible for getting citizens and organizations to open their doors. And all this is done on a voluntary basis, as city conservator Katrin Bisping emphasized. She said it’s all about conserving the monuments, and passing something on, so that it doesn’t get lost.

In the Rhein-Sieg district, the "Adenauerhaus" in Bad Honnef, where former Chancellor Konrad Adenauer once lived, the mansion "Burg Altendorf" in Meckenheim, and the half-timbered farm complex next to the Catholic church in Lohmar are all open to visitors. Many churches are also participating in the "Open Monument Day". For example, the "Abbey Church of St. Michael" in Siegburg and the "St. Agnes "in Eitorf-Merten.

Those who are interested can take a look at the historic Erpel Neutor (gate) built in 1420 -from 10 am to 6 pm. Even older is the Leutesdorfer Fronhof, an old manor which was first mentioned in documents 1,150 years ago and was remodeled by the Abbey Marienstatt in a baroque style in the 18th century. Because it coincides with the wine festival, the Fronhof manor has art exhibitions in building, and is open from 7pm until midnight.

In Linz, the parish church of St. Martin is on display with its Romanesque and Gothic design from the 13th century. The church is open from 1 pm to 5 pm, guided tours of the altar below the church and the bell tower are offered at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 (in German).

The Heimatmuseum Schloss Sinzig (Museum of Local History in Sinzig Castle) will also be open for visitation. For three years now, the Heimatmuseum Schloss Sinzig has provided an insight into the history of the local industry.

For a complete listing of all the places that can be visited, please visit the website: https://www.tag-des-offenen-denkmals.de/ If you click on “Zum bundesweiten Programm”, it will take you to a search mechanism. Type in “Bonn” or whatever region you are interested in where it says “Suchbegriff” and then click “Suchen”. It will give you a complete listing of the locations that can be visited.

Orig. text: ga.de

Translation: ck