Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Künstlerkolonie Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt · 다름슈타트
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:48
Welcome to the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt, a site of extraordinary architectural significance and, since 2021, a proud member of the UNESCO World Heritage list. We are standing on an elevation that overlooks the city, a place…
Listen in the app2The Wedding Tower — The Five-Fingered Landmark1:34
Standing at 48 meters tall, the Hochzeitsturm, or Wedding Tower, is the undisputed landmark of Darmstadt. Completed in 1908 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, it was a gift from the citizens of Darmstadt to Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig to…
Listen in the app3The Russian Chapel — A Gift of Imperial Love1:36
The presence of a Russian Orthodox chapel in the heart of a German Art Nouveau colony may seem surprising, but it is a testament to the international royal connections of the House of Hesse. The chapel was built between 1897 and…
Listen in the app4The Museum Künstlerkolonie — The Studio of Modernity1:41
The Ernst Ludwig House, now the Museum Künstlerkolonie, was the central building of the first exhibition in 1901. Designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich, it served as a joint studio building for the artists. …
Listen in the app5The Platanenhain — A Grove of Artistic Peace1:25
The Platanenhain, or Plane Tree Grove, is a beautifully landscaped area that offers a cool, shaded retreat from the sun. Designed as an outdoor exhibition space, it perfectly illustrates the colony's focus on 'garden art' as an…
Listen in the app6Haus Behrens — The Architect's First Vision1:22
As we walk among the villas, we must stop at Haus Behrens. This was the first house ever designed by Peter Behrens, who was primarily a painter before joining the colony. …
Listen in the app7Haus Olbrich — The Master Builder's Residence1:20
Our final stop is Haus Olbrich, the private residence of Joseph Maria Olbrich, the architect who designed most of the colony's public buildings. This villa showcases Olbrich's talent for combining playful ornamentation with…
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As our tour of the Darmstadt Artists' Colony concludes, we hope you have gained a sense of the 'spirit of the place' that radiates from this hill. The Mathildenhöhe was more than just a collection of beautiful buildings; it was a…
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| Location | 다름슈타트 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 10 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.8754, 8.6665 |
| Last updated |