Pure culture: Open Monument Day attracts people to the Ludwigsburg district!

Pure culture: Open Monument Day attracts people to the Ludwigsburg district!

On September 11, 2025, numerous historical sites in the district municipalities of the Ludwigsburg district will open their doors for the “Open Monument Day”. Special tours and events await visitors in Bönnigheim, Freudental, Löchgau, Tamm, Besigheim, Markgröningen and Freiberg.

InBönnigheimAnyone interested can visit the historic Seybold grinding mill from 12 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Free tours take place every 20 minutes as three generations of the Seybold family showcase the art of grinding. There are also demonstrations in the Löchgau village smithy and the opportunity to try freshly cooked goulash soup on an open fire.

Diverse offers in the municipalities

Freudentalwelcomes guests from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the former synagogue, where short tours on the topic of “happiness” are offered. An ecumenical service for Israel Sunday will take place at 10 a.m., followed by the screening of the film “Freudental” by Thomas Lahusen at 6 p.m., which will conclude with a conversation with the author.

InLöchgauThe old village blacksmith shop is honored on the occasion of its 150th anniversary. The show forges are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., accompanied by guided tours at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Those tooBartholomew's ChurchinTammopens its doors at 2 p.m. and offers a 90-minute tour that also includes the roof structure of the church tower.

TheProtestant city church of St. CyriakusinBesigheimattracts with a special tour at 3 p.m., followed by a themed tour through the old town at 4 p.m. and a city walk at 5 p.m. The French horn tower is open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. InMarkgröningenTours are offered in the Bartholomew Church from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as tours in the bell tower and high watchtower. There will also be guided tours of the ice cellar on September 14th.

InFreibergThe listed “Schlössle” in the Geisingen district opens from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A special exhibition entitled “Dusted” takes place here, supplemented by a tour of the underground passage. Finally, the highlight is inLudwigsburgthat tours of the Asperger Gatehouse will take place on September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monument preservation in focus

In the context of monument preservation, the preservation of historical buildings and sites is of central importance. It aims to preserve the cultural heritage and historical significance of our towns and villages. The challenges are diverse: decay, environmental influences and the pressure of modernization often endanger the preservation of historical structures. Therefore, careful documentation is crucial to preserve the condition and history of the buildings. This includes the recording of art and cultural assets in churches and parishes, as practiced by the Diocese of Mainz under the direction of the Church Monument Preservation, which strives for a complete recording of these assets bistummainz.de.

The inventory ensures that even objects that are no longer actively used are brought into the memory of the community. These measures reflect the deeper meaning and identity of the community and ensure that the cultural heritage is preserved for future generations.