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Johann Friedrich Danneil Museum, Salzwedel

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Johann Friedrich Danneil Museum, Salzwedel

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    April 6, 2018

    The regional museum named after Johann Friedrich Danneil shows interesting exhibits from the history of the western Altmark. The permanent and special exhibitions give u. a. Insights into the culture and way of life of the inhabitants of the Hanseatic city of Salzwedel in past centuries.

    Salzwedeler Madonna in the Danneil-Museum SalzwedelA special attraction for visitors is the Salzwedel Madonna, a unique seated Madonna of the transitional style from Romanesque to Gothic. Likewise, the vineyard altar by Lucas Cranach the Younger, as an impressive testimony to the history of the Reformation, represents a significant image beyond the borders of the Altmark.

    A large number of exhibits provide insights into the everyday life of the past in 16 exhibition areas. Historical furniture, weapons, old guild craft, masterpieces of church art and other things testify to the craftsmanship of Altmark craftsmen and artists.

    Danneil Museum Salzwedel visitors can also explore the history of the Salzwedeler Baumkuchen. Traditionally significant is the collection of archaeological finds dating back to Johann Friedrich Danneil. Danneil is also considered a co-founder of the 3-period system of prehistory and early history with their division into the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. A great merit Danneils was also the complete recording and publication of the Altmarkischen Hünen- or Großsteingräber at the beginning of the 1840s.

    The largest exhibit itself is the museum building in the former provost, a picturesque and historically significant area at St. Mary's Church. This impressive half-timbered building with staircase tower was built in the Renaissance as the seat of the Altmark noble family von der Schulenburg.

    Source:
    museen-altmarkkreis.de/johann-friedrich-danneil-museum

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      April 4, 2019

      The Danneil Museum is daily
      Except Monday
      Open from 1pm to 5pm.

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        December 24, 2021

        The Salzwedel Museum was named after the German pedagogue and prehistorian Johann Friedrich Danneil. His real name was Johann Friedrich Dannehl and he was considered one of the co-founders of the three-period system in the 18th century.

        The District Museum of the Hanseatic City of Salzwedel houses a multitude of significant exhibits dating back to the history of the northwestern Altmark region. In both special and permanent exhibitions, interested visitors can gain deep insights into the lifestyle and cultural activities of Salzwedel's residents from long ago. This makes Salzwedel home to an outstanding landmark in the Altmark region.

        An attractive visitor attraction at the Salzwedel Museum is the Salzwedel Madonna. This figure is an unparalleled seated Madonna that clearly demonstrates the transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic style. Furthermore, Lucas Cranach the Elder's Vineyard Altarpiece represents a noteworthy testament to the history of the Reformation.

        Sixteen exhibition areas offer visitors insights into everyday life in bygone times. Those interested in the artistic skills of that era will find what they are looking for at the Johann Friedrich Danneil Museum in Salzwedel.

        erlebnisland.de/sachsen-anhalt/hansestadt-salzwedel/freizeitangebote/museum-propstei-salzwedel

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