Monument protection up close: Hiking exhibition in Neustrelitz enthusiastic!

Monument protection up close: Hiking exhibition in Neustrelitz enthusiastic!

in Neustrelitz, special attention is paid to monument protection. The German Foundation for Monument Protection has opened a hiking exhibition entitled "Construction site" in the castle church, which can be visited until the end of September. The exhibition is not only a feast for the eyes, but also interactive: Visitors have the opportunity to give their opinion about monuments - are they love or load? Eva Masthoff, the press spokeswoman for the foundation, explains that this exhibition serves to counteract a negative image of monuments and to illustrate the importance of monument protection.

The exhibition particularly expresses the dangers that monuments are exposed, including time, pests, storms and economic decisions. It is estimated that at least one monument is lost every day in Germany. This is impressive by four balls that represent monuments that would be lost without protection, such as the Holstentor in Lübeck or the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church in Berlin.

interactive experiences and monument protection in the region

The exhibition offers visitors interactive elements, such as the possibility of “blowing up” historical buildings virtually. At various stations with opposing titles such as "Artwork or Machwerk?!" Visitors can also access information about tools and their application. At the end of the exhibition there is the opportunity to classify regional monuments on a career carpet.

As the Wikipedia website explains, there is a variety of monuments in Neustrelitz that fall under the monument protection. These include iconic buildings such as the Catholic Church at the Tiergarten, the orangery with fountain and column as well as the state theater, which is a popular cultural attraction. Modern uses of historical buildings can also be seen. The water tower at Adolf-Friedrich-Straße 14, built in 1901, has been converted for residential and office purposes since 2002.

A look into the future of monument protection

The exhibition underlines how important it is to preserve the original substance and history of the buildings. At the moment, only about 3-4% of the building fabric in Germany are listed, while 30% are historical and are in danger. This is particularly relevant because the Monument Protection Act in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has recently been revised to improve the protection of historical buildings.

launched around 40 years ago, the German Foundation for Monument Protection has provided many funding opportunities for the renovation of listed buildings. The last stop of the current exhibition deals with love for monuments and asks what cities would look like without these structures worth protecting. The makers of the exhibition hope to promote a positive image for monuments and to raise awareness of their preservation.

Overall, the exhibition in Neustrelitz shows in an impressive way that monument protection is not only a duty, but also a matter close to the heart. The preservation of our history deserves support - and maybe even a little more love.