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Monument protection up close: traveling exhibition in Neustrelitz inspires!
The traveling exhibition in Neustrelitz focuses on monument protection and invites visitors to engage in an interactive discussion.
Monument protection up close: traveling exhibition in Neustrelitz inspires!
From today onwards, special attention will be paid to monument protection in Neustrelitz. The German Foundation for Monument Protection has opened a traveling exhibition entitled “Construction Site” in the castle church, which can be viewed 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 architectural monuments - are they love or burden? Eva Masthoff, the foundation's press spokeswoman, explains that this exhibition serves to counteract a negative image of monuments and to illustrate the importance of monument protection.
The exhibition particularly poignantly addresses the dangers that monuments are exposed to, including time, pests, storms and economic decisions. It is estimated that at least one monument is lost every day in Germany. This is impressively demonstrated by four spheres that represent architectural monuments that would be lost without protection, such as the Holsten Gate 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 opportunity to virtually “blow up” historical buildings. At various stations with contrasting titles such as “Work of Art or Manufacture?!” 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 voting carpet.
As the Wikipedia website explains, there are a large number of architectural monuments in Neustrelitz that are protected. These include iconic buildings such as the Catholic Church at Tiergarten, the Orangery with its fountain and column, and 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 highlights the importance of preserving the original structure and history of the buildings. At the moment only about 3-4% of the buildings in Germany are under monument protection, while 30% are historical and are in danger. This is particularly relevant as the monument protection law in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania was recently revised to improve the protection of historical buildings.
Established around 40 years ago, the German Foundation for Monument Protection has since provided many funding opportunities for the renovation of listed buildings. The last station of the current exhibition deals with the love of monuments and asks what cities would look like without these structures worth protecting. The exhibition's creators hope to promote a positive image for monuments and raise awareness for their preservation.
Overall, the exhibition in Neustrelitz impressively shows that monument protection is not only a duty, but also a matter of the heart. Preserving our history deserves support – and maybe even a little more love.