Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Meiningen, Germany
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1.5 km
117 m
Experience Meiningen in Germany in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in MeiningenSight 1: Goetz-Höhle
The Goetz Cave is a demolition crevasse cave in Thuringia, Germany. It lies on the western outskirts of Meiningen on the Dietrichsberg in the middle of the mountain slope towards the Werra. The cave is a natural and archaeological monument and is considered the largest cave of this type in Germany. It is also the only accessible and accessible fissure and crevasse cave in Europe. The fissures and crevices were created about 25,000 years ago by a slide of the slope towards the Werra, which is still ongoing.
Sight 2: Unsere Liebe Frau
The Roman Catholic parish church of Our Lady is located in Meiningen in the Thuringian district of Schmalkalden-Meiningen. It is the parish church of the parish of St. Marien Meiningen in the deanery of Meiningen in the Diocese of Erfurt. She bears the patronage of Our Lady.
Sight 3: Stadtkirche Unserer lieben Frauen
The Evangelical Lutheran City Church of Our Lady, also known as St. Mary's, is a three-aisled hall church and a landmark of the city of Meiningen. The town church is the most important sacred building in Meiningen and fulfils the function of a parish church for the Protestant communities of the region.
Sight 4: Heinrichsbrunnen
The Heinrichsbrunnen is a historicist ornamental fountain in Meiningen, which stands centrally on the market square. The stone sculpture on the fountain depicts Emperor Henry II of the Holy Roman Empire.
Sight 5: ehem. Meininger Landtag
The Landtag building in Meiningen was the seat of the Landtag of the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen and the Free State of Saxe-Meiningen. The listed building is located in the eastern old town near the main post office.
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