Out spoke as one of the oldest cities in germany with a favorable location on the reverse lake and vet tough. Place. Oh for close to there is plenty of water in the city center to the loss of both several monumental fountains. Oh water and will and what the people of all spoke made of it thats going to be the common theme for my tour of the city today and as always i have a lot on my list a palace for Art Industrial monuments a boat trip and i really would like to see the birthplace of about published so lets go. Well also look behind the scenes of the kiss to one of germanys most famous pop. Theatres. A georgian woman will show us her hometown to meet. And todays your video brings us travel impressions from can both of you. This is the center of the town hall is located on the square at the end of. This Renaissance Building is magnificent although it was almost completely destroyed by bombing in the 2nd world war it was rebuilt in the original style for many centuries out spoke was an important Political Center as a prince bishopric and a free Imperial City. The golden hole recalls the citys former splendor. Above the front door a picture shows that water was seen as the source of the citys wealth. Its clear that had become an important city from an early age by the way its the 3rd largest here and of area after munich and nuremberg but there is much more you should know about all spoke. The romans founded a settlement here in 15 b. C. E. Now the city has about 290000 inhabitants. In the 13th century old sport was named a free Imperial City in which merchants and bankers were important contacts for emperors and kings. The citys wealth and pride can still be imagined by taking a look at the grand. Architecture. Had been named a bishopric in the 8th century the cathedral is one of the few local buildings to have survived the 2nd world war almost intact. The high which is considered the worlds oldest social housing complex had to be restored. It was founded in 1521 by the influential merchant and banker. The complex still offers a roof to people in need today there is a model apartment that gives an idea of how people used to live. In. The city was also extremely important before and during the industrial revolution. Today the textile Industry Museum is housed in a former worsted spinning male. From the middle ages onwards there was a perfect Water Management system thanks to the. Rivers. Provide water. Which already plenty of energy even. Visitors can see how the textile industry developed between the 16th and 19th centuries when mass production became widespread. They can also get an idea of the deafening working conditions. There also trips and information about the lives of important merchants and bankers and. Who were responsible for the Industrial Development and also benefited hugely from it. These days. The textile industry no longer plays a big role and where tourism has become a very important source of income there were 850000 overnight stays by visitors last year the figure has doubled over the past 20 years. You can find water everywhere in the old town of like this will with spring water that you can drink. And this is the waterworks at the red gate it is the oldest preserved waterworks in germany. The author already is hope that one day the citys historical Water Management system will be declared a unesco World Heritage site and attract more visitors. The ensemble of towers and well houses has supplied Drinking Water to the people of for almost 500 years. Paddle wheels over the canal helped transport the water up into the towers from there the fountains in the city were supplied with fresh water. Today only the structures and the plants remain. But at the. Last on the lake river you get an idea of how the people of book use their wealth of water later in the 19th century. To prevent recurring epidemics such as cholera a new water works was built in 878 this allowed the households to be supplied with clean Drinking Water directly via pipes at the time this state of the Art Technology caused a sensation throughout europe. And. The militia which if you look at how ornate it is the floor is so shake it doesnt look at dust real. But i think it was made to please the eyes as you can see from the wrong time doors or to read so floor made of fine italian marble 140 years old not everyone has this floor in a factory. The waterworks here closed down in 2007 but the Technology Still works. At will thing by the water because now we take a trip to the black sea and you know every now and then we visit europe from all over the world who show us the most beautiful places of their hometown and this time its off to. To me in georgia. I mean no welcoming but to me let me show you some of my favorite highlights of the black sea coast resort the sea too full of colors and adventurous. But to me special due to its mixture of the sea and to my own teams protective year we has and his title monuments all part of the c. T. A. And a new and more didnt one with its own x. To y. Letter present my favorite part of the city but to me boulevard it dates back to 881 and 8 kilometers long it leads directly to the black sea coast come on lets see. When i have some free time i love to walk in the warbird there lay on the beach and listen to the sound waves and whats the most fascinating and unique sunsets in the whole world the best thing about the bridge is that its not. Right here in the boulevard there is a famous Meeting Point for the elder generation of the city they gather here with a play chess backgammon or domino and anyone can join them come lets play with them. Martin my. Family. Theyre coming here every day they chat about the current. Politics economy and right love that. Georgia is famous for its 8 balls and gears history of one major flaw and there are about 500 types of waves glowing here. Just imagine being a few minutes away from but to me and being so close to the nature of the mining the vineyards and the forests that sound imaginable. You cant imagine how delicious and just said basic rates are and now the fun part wine tasting counter that by the obama girl girl mojo magazine just. Its delicious one. Out there mr todd well yes he was i prefaced. It with to tell you. This is churchill up the most famous churches so he made a different use and rhodes there are 20 types of that these sound made of walnut and hazel nuts with a grape juice they said there is so weak and delicious you should try to base. Now i would like to take you by the catholic part of the last point and if it be that they feel. From this place we have the best of you of the city but i have to say good bye now its been a nice day and i loved being with you know how to beat him but to me now on these. You can see the will fall exploring as well as the water in many places in this city. This is the shit sloppily the front is rather narrow at only 1000 meters but the building is over 100 meters long it is the form a city palace of an oak spoke banker built at the end of the 18th century the last owner gave the post to the city of book on the condition that it never be sold and only be used for cultural purposes the head of the alcs book state museums cost of keeping tells me that the building has never been destroyed thats the showpiece. Office side yes theyre wonderful ball room with this fantastic ceiling for us. Its organized so everything is original that 95 percent of the surface dates back to 1770. 00 or so this is a this is a magnificent room. Its the biggest remaining private ballroom in germany out in the closet of history. But there is no comparable room in terms of size and originality and so i can i do take it in and some of the gold in the golden hall is real gold is that the case here to. The surfaces here are all original. Here you can see their golden surfaces with gold leaf in their original state from 770 the mirrors to our original work with the mercury silvering retained here you know here this. Is primarily a museum city. Presents masterpieces from past centuries. The collection includes paintings from the late middle ages and the early renaissance. And of course theres also a portrait of one of the most important book residence ever. Made by come to the ships up early and i have not seen this painting did i miss something just a necessity and this painting is probably the most important in our collection this is an icon of our explore glocal history. Of the rich the bill gates of the 16th century but theres plenty of sway to be an understatement here and a house that understatement doesnt catch work well you can see that there is no jewelry and there are no visible hands. That always see is dark and of course theres also a portrait of one. Of the most important book residents ever. Come to the ships up early and i have not seen this painting did i miss something. And this painting is probably the most important in our collection this is an icon of local history. Of the rich the bill gates of the 16th century but theres plenty of sway to be an understatement here and how is that statement. Well you can see that there is no jewelry there are no visible hands. That always sees his dark coat and therefore that hes wearing as well as the very valuable brocade hat that point to his wealth. This reserve was very typical for swabian merchants. To push through and trade mission call whats the story here does the man go to the painter and say paint me or did the painter come to him. He. Came to an Imperial Council here and asked him to paint him. Because of course any one last would have been unthinkable if. You do or it was already very famous the quality of the painting is obvious. Hes depicted very clearly in a very individual way you know if you look very carefully you can see these very finely painted wrinkles these show how talented someone like. His i place to and now lets switch from arts to theater or rather puppet theater because thats what the. Is known for it has shaped many generations and i do remember it from my childhood because you just cant forget fantastic stories like jim button. A fantasy world featuring tim and luke the engine driver with kings who sell ice cream with giant seeming characters and have to have a world full. Of little celebrities made of wood broadcast on television in the 1953. Ok quiet down. A little cut will get scared if you keep asking so many questions you cant even talk its want to do so when you can its 10 strings would material some glue all thats needed to make a pop it. Really is if you were going for a play a lot of the head strings at the front using our middle and an expander we have to have flexible wrists so that we dont have to change our grip each time the proper turns i dont know if these are special property or ends. Close my shower is the 3rd generation of property here is to run the theatre he explains that a story has to be told slowly so the audience can picture the characters in their mind and bring the puppets to life. Busy busy busy busy busy after the 2nd world war his grandfather valter him it and applied to the work municipal off for permission to run a puppet theatre it opened in a former hospital in 1948. Busy busy there were 5. 00 to 7. 00 puppets here standing about the puppets and the speaker below in the pit busy it was tight the whole family was involved. His daughter had a lot i made her 1st puppets at the age of 13 his wife owns and made the costumes. The theater also went on tour with puppet shows for adults a puppet just like a fool can speak uncomfortable truths the Company Performed better told by some revolutionary 3 penny opera. That. Not and then yahoo had played pirate jenny at the berlin premiere in the late 1920 s. Apparently wrote to the outspoken theatre and asked. For her own puppet. Teach mary that is still made by hand but it is only when there strings are pulled that they come to life. And to oppose it is sad then its head goes down and the hunt goes in front of its face so it cries a little and then of its laughing its head goes up just like people with a laugh. When there are. 5 in the latest quarter of. The playwright i thought best was born here in 898 in a typical artist house for a long time the city had a rather complicated relationship with its most famous son who chose to live in east germany when he returned from exile at the end of the 2nd world war. The house he was born in has been the museum since 1905. He accomplished yes we have some original pieces this is the baptism and confirmation silverware received by baritone precious and this is its original just and yes its original to its mistakes and if the silverware is definitely original gloss and especially charming is a silver bracelet that perished gave to his 1st love poem a bond officer whose portrait you can see here. So you see it was her 18th birthday thats the original silver bracelet and. Why does he look like a rock star here by this year. It was after his International Breakthrough with the 3 penny opera which premiered in 1970 in berlin. On the foreign comedy came back to his hometown and was photographed by the famous court photographer recorded i dressed like a quote about this the photography business wearing a leather coat smoking a cigar lead among these both became part of his image. Of the sneezer very famous pictures on the floor and in front of them is our most valuable piece a sculpture made on the basis of a life mask of prejudice that was made by paul hamann in 1930. 5 inch and. The from post. Here in the in between in. Here weve also tried to convey how International Pressure was. There translations of his works in different languages from japanese to your cranium this. Man here you can see that pressure continues to have a certain impact today. Because theres an icy train named after him. Famous stars such as david bowie and middle of assange. Well you could your organs played in the threepenny opera. Of course and theres a coaster stamps in various countries too. For she. Was also a mice and porcelain decorative plate to get my supports and im done turned out. And now its your turn send us your holiday videos where did you go what did you see and what impressed you this week we made this from mccain if youre not ready and its a road trip through cambodia and of course hes going to show us the famous temple. My last stop and also has something to do with water and tradition since the 19th century. Has rented robots to explore the areas waterways legend says that the gun battle but i just went rowing here with his 1st love. Its a Family Business in the 4th generation house us a long history of my father how to think my great grandfather founded the family and the rental station. He built a wooden rowboat and took his wife around the lake and his wedding day he decided to rent boats his daughter took over the company that was katie. I remember her from when i was little and then my parents took over. My mothers side of the family did it for 44 years he and fits into him but if i want to go fast on the water what should i do. 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