Ferienlandschaft Mittlerer Schwarzwald
Eines der schönsten Rathäuser des 18.Jh. ...
...Es wurde von dem Ratsmitglied und Baumeister Viktor Kretz im Jahre 1784 gebaut. Dieses Meisterwerk sollte beherrschend im Mittelpunkt der Stadt stehen. Die Fassaden strahlen eine Art Übergangsstil vom Rokoko zum beginnenden Klassizismus aus. Sehr festlich wirken die Pfeiler und Rundbögen, die zu einer offenen Halle führen.
Auf dem gekonnt gestalteten Dreiecksgiebel schuf der Gengenbacher Bildhauer Peter Schwab die formschönen Figuren, Justitia und Prudentia, umkrönt von einem mächtigen Adler, der das Stadtwappen trägt. Unter dem kunstvoll gearbeiteten Balkongeländer wurden die vier Konsolen mit Köpfen gestaltet, die die Erdteile Europa, Asien, Afrika und Amerika darstellen und Weltoffenheit demonstrieren sollten.
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Gengenbach in the middle Black Forest is one of the most beautiful cities of Baden and always worth a visit.
The scenic and culturally interesting route hike leads from the Kinzig valley up to the Hohengeroldseck castle ruins and continues on natural ...
Along this cross-border route, discover, on both sides of the Rhine, the mythical Alsace Wine Route (France) and the Baden Wine Route (Germany).
From Biberach train station we hike east to the swimming pool, then further (south) over Schönberg, the Paulischanze and Bergach, through the ...
Following in the footsteps of the Cistercians from Maulbronn Monastery through the Black Forest to the former Cistercian monasteries Herrenalb and ...
The panoramic tour leads from Gengenbach up to the Jakobus and Portiunkula chapel and with wonderful views of the Kinzig valley through the ...
Relaxing bike route through Offenburg and into the historic and picturesque old town of Gengenbach.
Following in the footsteps of the Cistercians from Maulbronn Monastery through the Black Forest to the former Cistercian monasteries Herrenalb and ...
Gengenbach in the middle Black Forest is one of the most beautiful cities of Baden and always worth a visit.
From Biberach train station we hike east to the swimming pool, then further (south) over Schönberg, the Paulischanze and Bergach, through the ...
Along this cross-border route, discover, on both sides of the Rhine, the mythical Alsace Wine Route (France) and the Baden Wine Route (Germany).
Relaxing bike route through Offenburg and into the historic and picturesque old town of Gengenbach.
The panoramic tour leads from Gengenbach up to the Jakobus and Portiunkula chapel and with wonderful views of the Kinzig valley through the ...
This challenging circular hike leads to numerous viewpoints and sights in the area surrounding the historic town of Gengenbach - the "Pearl of the ...

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