Today we took a tour of Arnstadt. We started at the doll museum. The dolls are made of wax and were the collection of the wife of a duke.
Our next stop was at the Bakerei Nagel (bakery). One of our hosts knew an employee of the bakery, so we were permitted to walk into the back where the bread was baking. They handed us a sample of some freshly-baked bread which was still hot and delicious! German breads are often dark, usually made with pumpernickel or rye, and more dense than bread in the USA.
We walked through a music school and then through the market in the center of town. Vendors were selling fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, meat, and cheese. They also had clothing, toys, and other items.
Next, we toured the Bach-Church where Johann Sebastian Bach was the organist for four years. The pipe organ has 21 registers and 1200 pipes. It is on the third level in the back of the church.
We saw a model of Arnstadt from the 1500's when there was a wall running the whole way around the city for protection of its inhabitants.
Our next stop was the personal museum of a man who has collected antiques for 40 years. We were impressed by the amount of items he had on display. Across the street from this man's home, is a church that was built in 1130.
Our last tour was at the Veste Wachsenburg Castle. We climbed to the top of the castle tower and enjoyed a wonderful view of the area.
It was a beautiful day filled with great experiences.
Bis morgen (till tomorrow),
Melanie
Our next stop was at the Bakerei Nagel (bakery). One of our hosts knew an employee of the bakery, so we were permitted to walk into the back where the bread was baking. They handed us a sample of some freshly-baked bread which was still hot and delicious! German breads are often dark, usually made with pumpernickel or rye, and more dense than bread in the USA.
We walked through a music school and then through the market in the center of town. Vendors were selling fresh fruit, vegetables, spices, meat, and cheese. They also had clothing, toys, and other items.
Next, we toured the Bach-Church where Johann Sebastian Bach was the organist for four years. The pipe organ has 21 registers and 1200 pipes. It is on the third level in the back of the church.
We saw a model of Arnstadt from the 1500's when there was a wall running the whole way around the city for protection of its inhabitants.
Our next stop was the personal museum of a man who has collected antiques for 40 years. We were impressed by the amount of items he had on display. Across the street from this man's home, is a church that was built in 1130.
Our last tour was at the Veste Wachsenburg Castle. We climbed to the top of the castle tower and enjoyed a wonderful view of the area.
It was a beautiful day filled with great experiences.
Bis morgen (till tomorrow),
Melanie
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