In the 12th and 13th centuries, Villingen gradually developed into a town. Until now, the initiative behind this development has been attributed almost exclusively to the Dukes of Zähringen. New research, however, highlights the role of the monasteries of St. Peter and St. Georgen as landlords and owners of a farmstead in Villingen, which would become the nucleus of the future town. In his lecture, Freiburg historian Dr. Andre Gutmann will present the current state of knowledge and explain the significance of Villingen Cathedral—or rather, a predecessor building—for the town’s development.
The event, organized by the Baarverein in cooperation with the Franciscan Museum and the History and Local Heritage Association, will be held online. Museum director Dr. Anita Auer will moderate the event.
Participation is free via a Zoom link:
The new exhibition featuring paintings by renowned artists from Villingen is set against the backdrop of the 1920s. Marking the 100th anniversary of the so-called “Golden Twenties” and coinciding with film revivals such as “Babylon Berlin,” this exhibition invites visitors to discover this era through the eyes of four artists: Ludwig Engler, Waldemar Flaig, Richard Ackermann, and Paul Hirt.
Opening: Friday, April 16, 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition dates: April 17 through June 13, 2021
This summer, the Celts will come to life once again at the Franziskaner Museum. For the fifth Celtic Day, the living history group Carnyx from Rottenburg am Neckar will be visiting; the group was founded 20 years ago by archaeologists from Tübingen. Their name, “Carnyx,” refers to a Celtic war trumpet, the sound of which will ring out in the courtyard of the Franziskaner Museum this summer. We are also pleased to welcome renowned archaeotechnician Frank Trommer as a special guest.
The date for the reopening of museums and cultural institutions has not yet been set. However, the Franziskanermuseum is already preparing an engaging museum program featuring special exhibitions, guided tours, and events so that the motto of the Office of Culture’s new image campaign—to experience culture together again—can soon become a reality.
What do Ribéry, Goethe, and Christ have in common? The radiant glory of the hero, argues Dr. Michael Hütt in his post for the STADT HOCH 2 blog. He examines modern high-performance sports in industrial society within the context of millennia of cultural history.
The special exhibition “Trophy and Six-Pack: Sports in Industrial Society” at the Watch Industry Museum will open to the public as soon as possible and will run through September 26, 2021.
> Learn more about the sports exhibition and the accompanying program
