Annaberg-Buchholz
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Annaberg-Buchholz (ˈanabɛɐ̯k ˈbuːx.hɔlts) is a town in the Free State of Saxony, Germany
, in the Erzgebirge, capital of the district Erzgebirgskreis
.
The town is located in the Ore Mountains, at the side of the Pöhlberg (832m above sea level). It has three Protestant churches, among them that of St. Anne's
, built 1499-1525 (which is also the largest of its kind in the Federal State of Saxony), a Roman Catholic church, several public monuments, among them those of Luther
, of the famous mathematician Adam Ries
, and of Barbara Uthmann
. Annaberg is well known for its historical old town and market square, the house Markt 2 shows the coat of arms
of the family Apian-Bennewitz.
Annaberg, together with the neighbouring suburb, Buchholz, is the chief seat of the braid- and lace-making industry in Germany, introduced here by Barbara Uthmann in 1561, and further developed by Belgian refugees, who, driven from their country by the Duke of Alva
, settled here in 1590. The mining industry, for which the town was formerly also famous and which embraced tin
, silver
and cobalt
, has now ceased. A couple of mines have been restored after the break of the wall in 1989 and can be accessed by visitors. Annaberg has technical schools for lace-making, commerce and agriculture, in addition to high grade public schools for boys and girls.
In 1945 the two towns Annaberg and Buchholz merged into the new town Annaberg-Buchholz.
The previously heavily forested upper Ore Mountains
were settled in the 12th and 13th centuries by Franconian farmers. The first documented mention of Frohnau, Geyersdorf and Kleinrückerswalde, which are all now part of present-day town of Annaberg-Buchholz was in 1397.
The Ore mountains are referred to as Land of Christmas and famous for their special flair, the Christmas Markets and the carved sculptures.
The Frohnauer Hammer is a historic and fully working preserved hammer mill in the village of Frohnau
within the municipality. In 1907 it was declared a technical monument and, since then, has been open to the public. In addition to the actual hammer mill itself, there is an exhibition of forged items and the former master hammersmith's house (Hammerherrenhaus).
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, in the Erzgebirge, capital of the district Erzgebirgskreis
Erzgebirgskreis
Erzgebirgskreis is a district in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is named after the Erzgebirge , a mountain range in the southern part of the district which forms part of the Germany–Czech Republic border...
.
The town is located in the Ore Mountains, at the side of the Pöhlberg (832m above sea level). It has three Protestant churches, among them that of St. Anne's
St. Anne's Church, Annaberg-Buchholz
St. Anne's Church in Annaberg-Buchholz is a hall church on the threshold between Late Gothic and Renaissance and with a length of 65 metres and width of 40 metres, the largest, proper hall church of the Late Gothic in Saxony. Its tower is 78 metres high, the interior of the church...
, built 1499-1525 (which is also the largest of its kind in the Federal State of Saxony), a Roman Catholic church, several public monuments, among them those of Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
, of the famous mathematician Adam Ries
Adam Ries
Adam Ries was a German mathematician. He is also known by the name Adam Riese.- Life :Almost nothing is known about Ries' childhood, youth and education. It is not even possible to determine the year of his birth with certainty. The caption on the only known contemporary portrait of the...
, and of Barbara Uthmann
Barbara Uthmann
Barbara Uthmann was considered to be one of the greatest supporters of bobbin lace making and was a successful businesswoman in the Ore Mountains...
. Annaberg is well known for its historical old town and market square, the house Markt 2 shows the coat of arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
of the family Apian-Bennewitz.
Annaberg, together with the neighbouring suburb, Buchholz, is the chief seat of the braid- and lace-making industry in Germany, introduced here by Barbara Uthmann in 1561, and further developed by Belgian refugees, who, driven from their country by the Duke of Alva
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, 3rd Duke of Alba
Don Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba was a Spanish general and governor of the Spanish Netherlands , nicknamed "the Iron Duke" in the Low Countries because of his harsh and cruel rule there and his role in the execution of his political opponents and the massacre of several...
, settled here in 1590. The mining industry, for which the town was formerly also famous and which embraced tin
Tin
Tin is a chemical element with the symbol Sn and atomic number 50. It is a main group metal in group 14 of the periodic table. Tin shows chemical similarity to both neighboring group 14 elements, germanium and lead and has two possible oxidation states, +2 and the slightly more stable +4...
, silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
and cobalt
Cobalt
Cobalt is a chemical element with symbol Co and atomic number 27. It is found naturally only in chemically combined form. The free element, produced by reductive smelting, is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal....
, has now ceased. A couple of mines have been restored after the break of the wall in 1989 and can be accessed by visitors. Annaberg has technical schools for lace-making, commerce and agriculture, in addition to high grade public schools for boys and girls.
In 1945 the two towns Annaberg and Buchholz merged into the new town Annaberg-Buchholz.
Foundation
Ore Mountains
The Ore Mountains in Central Europe have formed a natural border between Saxony and Bohemia for many centuries. Today, the border between Germany and the Czech Republic runs just north of the main crest of the mountain range...
were settled in the 12th and 13th centuries by Franconian farmers. The first documented mention of Frohnau, Geyersdorf and Kleinrückerswalde, which are all now part of present-day town of Annaberg-Buchholz was in 1397.
Main sights
The area is a famous tourist destination and a ski resort.The Ore mountains are referred to as Land of Christmas and famous for their special flair, the Christmas Markets and the carved sculptures.
Museums
- Adam RiesAdam RiesAdam Ries was a German mathematician. He is also known by the name Adam Riese.- Life :Almost nothing is known about Ries' childhood, youth and education. It is not even possible to determine the year of his birth with certainty. The caption on the only known contemporary portrait of the...
Museum and Annaberg School of Accountancy (Rechenschule) - Ore Mountain MuseumOre Mountain MuseumThe Ore Mountain Museum is a museum in Annaberg-Buchholz in the German state of Saxony and located in the Ore Mountains of Central Europe. Its display includes examples of Ore Mountain folk art, especially carvings, bobbin work and passements) and gives an insight into the history of the town of...
and Im Gößner visitor mine - Manufaktur der Träume
- Markus-Röhling-Stolln visitor mine at Frohnau
- Dorothea-Stolln visitor mine at Cunersdorf
Frohnauer Hammer
→ Main article Frohnauer HammerFrohnauer Hammer
The Frohnauer Hammer is an historic hammer mill in Frohnau, a village in the municipality of Annaberg-Buchholz in the Ore Mountains of southeast Germany. The mill is an important witness to the proto-industrial development in the Ore Mountains...
The Frohnauer Hammer is a historic and fully working preserved hammer mill in the village of Frohnau
Frohnau (Annaberg-Buchholz)
Frohnau is a village in the Saxon borough of Annaberg-Buchholz in the district of Erzgebirgskreis in southeast Germany. The discovery of silver on the Schreckenberg led in 1496 to the foundation of the neighbouring mining town of Annaberg. The village of Frohnau is best known for its museum of...
within the municipality. In 1907 it was declared a technical monument and, since then, has been open to the public. In addition to the actual hammer mill itself, there is an exhibition of forged items and the former master hammersmith's house (Hammerherrenhaus).
Regular events
- An annual high point in early summer is the largest folk festivalFolk festivalA Folk festival celebrates traditional folk crafts and folk music.-Canada:Alberta*Calgary Folk Music Festival*Canmore Folk Music Festival*Edmonton Folk Music Festival*Jasper Folk Festival*Wild Mountain Music FestOntario*Barriefolk...
in the region, the Annaberger KätAnnaberger KätThe Annaberger Kät is the largest folk festival in the Ore Mountains and takes place annually for 14 days after Pentecost in the town of Annaberg-Buchholz in East Germany...
. - Every two years in August the Abbey Festival takes place in the ruins of Annaberg Abbey.
- The Annaberg Christmas Market is widely known outside the region and closes on the fourth week in advent with the world's biggest miner's parade (Bergparade).
International relations
Annaberg-Buchholz is twinned with:-
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