Alte Münsterbauhütte PDF Print E-mail

The "Alten Münsterbauhütte" (Old Cathedral Construction Cottage) was built in 1565 as a workshop for the Münsterfabrik (an organization dedicated to the cathedral's maintenance and restoration). Originally a one-story building, a second Fachwerk (half-timbered) story was added in 1600.

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Siegesdenkmal PDF Print E-mail

The "Siegesdenkmal" (Victory Monument) on the bottom of Friedrichring, was officially opened by Kaiser Wilhelm I on October 3, 1876. Its creator was the sculptor Karl Friedrich Moest, from Karlsruhe.

In 1963, the monument was moved some hundred meters west due to the construction of a new intersection for bus and tram lines.

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Martinstor PDF Print E-mail

The "Martinstor" (Martin's Gate) belongs to Freiburg's first city fortifications built at the beginning of the 13th century.

It is older than the other remaining fortification tower gate, the "Schwabentor" (originally there were four towers). The first documentary mention of the tower was in 1238: "Porta Sancta Martini".

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Freiburg Jewish Cemetery PDF Print E-mail

Opened in 1869 the Jewish Cemetery in Freiburg is a fascinating place to visit with its impressive stone-masonary and historic significance to the Jewish community of Freiburg.

In 1925 Freiburg had been home so some 1,400 Jews. More than 300 fell victim to the Nazis. In recent years the Jewish community in Freiburg has grown considerably due to the influx of families and individuals from the former Sovet Union.

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Fischbrunnen PDF Print E-mail

The "Fischbrunnen" (Fish Fountain) is an exact replica of the 14th century original. It was unveiled in 1970 as part of the city's anniversary celebrations.

The original fountain was created by Hans von Basel (1483). The figure of Bertram von Berg was added to the original in 1616.

 
Bertoldsbrunnen PDF Print E-mail

The "Bertoldsbrunnen" (Bertold's Fountain) stands at the intersection of the Kaiser- Joseph, Salz and Bertolds Streets. This is where Freiburg's tram lines intersect and stop in the old city. The fountain honors the Duke of Zähringen, founder and Lord of Freiburg until 1218.

The towering bronze figure of the knight and his horse is mounted on a pedestal of reddish limestone from the Italian city of Trient. This statue was erected in 1965 using contributions from the various Zähringer cities.

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The Freiburger Muenster - Cathedral PDF Print E-mail

Freiburg MuensterThe Freiburg Münster is the cathedral of Freiburg, Germany.

It was built in three stages, the first beginning in the year 1120 under Konrad I of Bohemia, the second beginning in 1210, and the third in 1230.

Of the original building, only the foundations still exist. The church became seat of the Bishop of Freiburg, when it officially became recognised as a cathedral, in 1827.  

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