Time travel in Stargard Castle: Old postcards in the focus of the lecture

Time travel in Stargard Castle: Old postcards in the focus of the lecture

Burg Stargard, Deutschland - The picturesque high -altitude castle Stargard, who is known as the northernmost of its kind in Germany, will be the setting for a special lecture on Friday, July 11th, at 6:30 p.m. The Marie Hager-Kunstverein invites all interested parties to the Marie Hager-Haus. Under the title "Castle Stargard on old postcards and pictures", the graduate museologist Frank was brought closer to the history of the castle in a clear and entertaining way. The lecture offers an exciting insight into the past of the city, enriched with historical pictures and postcards that are considered unique contemporary witnesses. The number of participants is limited and a binding registration is required. The cost of the lecture is five euros. If you are interested, you can register on 01522 6876646

But what makes Stargard so special? It was built more than 750 years ago as the Hofburg of the Margraves of Brandenburg, making it the oldest secular building in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The facility sits on an artificial hill and impresses with a variety of historical buildings from different eras, all of which tell their own stories. This also includes the 38 meter high mountain fried, which offers a breathtaking view of the ice age landscape.

diverse offers and traditions

At the Stargard Castle, traditional awareness is very important. Viticulture was revived there a few years ago, and so today there are 1,200 vines of numerous varieties, including Regent, Blauer Portugieser and Müller-Thurgau. In addition to viticulture, visitors can also discover a museum, a herb garden, a Burggasthof and an adventure playground. The castle park and the adjacent orchard not only invite you to linger, but also offer a romantic backdrop for wedding photos. Yes, since 2001 you can say yes in historical costume directly at the castle!

The castle is not only a place of history, but also a lively cultural area. Numerous events shape the year, including concerts, readings and markets. The highlights include the Walpurgis Night on April 30th, the big castle festival in August and the Altweiber summer market on the last weekend in September.

A look at the story

The creation of the castle can be dated between 1236 and 1258. Over the centuries, she experienced numerous conversions and extensions. In the 14th century, the castle was taken for a short time by the dukes of Mecklenburg-Stargard. In the following centuries it was badly damaged and rebuilt several times. The last witch trial that took place in 1726, as well as the use of the castle as a youth hostel from 1963 to 1990, is also interesting

The Stargard Castle is not just a historical place, but a lively testimony of Mecklenburg history and culture. A free parking space is available and the facility is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from March to October. In winter, the castle remains closed due to the weather. Information on the admission prices and guided tours can be found on Stargard Castle.

If you want to discover the impressive backdrop and the many facets of the castle, you should definitely keep an eye on the next weekend and maybe write down an appointment in the calendar: The lecture on July 11th is the ideal entry for a trip through Stargard Castle.

Further details on the history of the castle and the current events can be found on Burgenarchiv while [Nordkurier] (https://www.nordkurier.de/regional/neubrandenburg/historisches-zeitzeise-in-bildern- Derte-Alte-Burg-Stargard-3738240) regularly informed about news.