Jubilee magic: Limburg monastery ruins celebrates 1,000 years of history!
Jubilee magic: Limburg monastery ruins celebrates 1,000 years of history!
Bad Dürkheim celebrates a remarkable anniversary: the Limburg monastery ruin, an outstanding monument and cultural symbol of the region, looks back on a history of over 1,000 years. This special event will be recognized on May 17 and 18, 2025 with a number of celebrations. The mayor of Bad Dürkheim, Natalie Bauerschmitt, emphasized the importance of this event for the city and its citizens, which have been shaped by the presence of this historical building for centuries.
The festivities include a virtual exhibition that is already available online, as well as lectures and special guided tours. A highlight of the anniversary is the ceremony on May 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., on which prominent guests of honor such as Interior Minister Michael Ebling and Bishop Dr. Karl-Heinz Wiesemann will take part.program of the adventure weekend
The adventure weekend, which takes place after the ceremony, offers a varied program for visitors of all ages. The festival begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and ends at 10 p.m. The official celebrations start with musical accompaniment and the awarding of the Limburg Prize 2025, followed by numerous cultural contributions.
Here is an overview of the preliminary program:
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| Saturday, May 17th | 2:30 p.m. | ceremony with musical accompaniment by Sebastian Lastein |
| Saturday, May 17th | 3:30 p.m. | Awarding of the Limburg Prize 2025 |
| Saturday, May 17th | 4:30 p.m. | Improtheater Mannheim |
| Saturday, May 17th | 8:00 p.m. | The Gregorian Voices |
| Sunday, May 18th | 11:30 a.m. | Music picnic with regional choirs |
| Sunday, May 18th | 8:00 p.m. | rock bands of the music school |
The events on both days are supplemented by the participation of regional choirs and music schools, including by the boys' choir Takefour and the vocal associations in the area. In addition, there will be a culinary team around Konrad 2, which will spoil visitors with regional specialties.
admission and arrival
Entry to the events on May 17th and 18th is free. To facilitate access, limited parking facilities are available, and a shuttle bus runs between the station forecourt and the sausage market. Visitors are recommended to use public transport to get to the Limburg monastery ruin.
In addition to the cultural events, historical tours are also offered that provide insights into the eventful history of the monastery ruins and its importance in the region. Further information on the events can be found on www.limburgjubilaeum.de .The Limburg monastery ruins is not only an impressive testimony to architecture, but also a place of encounter and exchange that has connected the municipality of Bad Dürkheim for centuries. This anniversary offers a valuable opportunity to celebrate history and strengthen the cultural identity of the region.
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