17.06.2023
June 17th is the Day of Brick Gothic
On this day, numerous members of the European Route of Brick Gothic invite the public to enjoy special events, fascinating tours and exclusive insights.
Participating cities in 2023 (the program is constantly updated)
Neubrandenburg
4:00 pm: Guided tour on the occasion of the 775th anniversary of the city
Experience 775 years of city history – Knight Herbord von Raven, founder and builder of the city of Neubrandenburg, accompanies you on your way through the beautiful and lovable city center, along the medieval ramparts and fortifications, past architectural sights.
Meeting place: Tourist information in the House of Culture and Education (Haus der Kultur und Bildung), Marktplatz 1, D-17033 Neubrandenburg
Price: 10,00 €, children up to 10 years free
Duration: approx. 1.5 – 2.0 hours
Or would you rather experience Neubrandenburg virtually?
A mouse click makes it possible and you are already in the midst of city history in 3D format or between contemporary art. The virtual city tour provides a whole new insight into the cultural life of the eastern Mecklenburg city through images and sound. At 15 locations, QR code keys open windows that tell interesting stories.
Malberg (Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm)
6:00 pm: Do you love brick? A joyful lecture on the Day of Brick Gothic with a musical quiz
John Swabey, supporting member of the European Route of Brick Gothic, will walk with you on the traces of European Brick Gothic and share his enthusiasm for it.
The lecture takes place in cooperation with the Förderverein Schloss Malberg.
Meeting place: Schloss Malberg, Schloss Straße 45, D-54655 Malberg, Gartensaal (Garden Hall)
Price: Free admission. Registration required. Info at Kreisvolkshochschule Bitburg-Prüm e.V.
Duration: 2 hours
General Information about the Day of Brick Gothic
The special day declared by the European Route of Brick Gothic is held throughout Europe every year on the third Saturday in June and raises awareness of the cultural heritage of Brick Gothic.
The occasion for the first Day of Brick Gothic in 2018 was the European Year of Cultural Heritage, which was celebrated across Europe with the idea of “Sharing Heritage”. In Germany, Denmark and Poland, the Day of Brick Gothic is realised through the combined effort of representatives of monument preservation, science, the Church, tourism and administration and is coordinated by the European Route of Brick Gothic.
The member cities of the European Route of Brick Gothic combine the shared cultural heritage of Brick Gothic – the Medieval Brick Gothic architecture predominantly in the Baltic Sea region, which they aim to convey together to the general public. An important shared goal is to inspire people for conserving this cultural heritage.
