What secrets does Winfrieds Bänkle hold? High above Freiburg, on the slopes of the Schlossberg, Winfrieds Bänkle isn’t just a place to rest. It’s a window to the city’s soul. Winfrieds Bänkle offers a breathtaking panorama of Freiburg im Breisgau. From this vantage point, you can trace the city’s story. Imagine Freiburg in 1120, newly founded by the Dukes of Zähringen as a free market town. The name “Freiburg” literally means “free fortified town.” Winfrieds Bänkle, though likely not existing in its present form then, would have still offered a similar view of the burgeoning town, its market bustling at the foot of the Schlossberg. Over the centuries, Freiburg changed hands many times, from the Counts of Freiburg to the Habsburgs, enduring sieges and wars. The Thirty Years’ War brought devastation, with the city occupied by various forces. Yet, Freiburg persevered. Look down at the Münster, that magnificent Gothic cathedral that miraculously survived World War II bombings. Imagine the French troops in 1677, 1713, and later, fortifying the city, their movements visible from this very spot. Winfrieds Bänkle witnessed it all. From this quiet perch, you can almost hear the echoes of history. The laughter of students from Freiburg University, founded in 1457 by Albrecht VI. The murmur of merchants trading their wares. The solemn chants from the Franciscan Church of St. Martin, dating back to the 13th century. Winfrieds Bänkle, a silent observer through the ages, invites you to share its view, to connect with the spirit of Freiburg.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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