Fridericianum in Kassel

Fridericianum in Kassel, Germany

In 2012, I visited the dOCUMENT (13) in Kassel. The Fridericianum was the first building I came across on this trip. It offered a catching story for museum buffs like me. The Fridericianum saw its completion in 1779. It was one of the first public museums ever built.

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Bomann Museum in Celle

Bomann-Museum in Celle, Germany

The museum for Lower Saxon ethnology and history was built in the years 1903/07 by architect Alfred Sasse in the style of historicism. First, the museum’s name was Vaterländisches Museum (National Museum). In 1928, it got the name of its founder Wilhelm Bomann. [German]

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Reckturm in Wiener Neustadt

Reckturm in Wiener Neustadt, Austria

The Reckturm is a tower dating back to 13th century.  After its demolition it was reconstructed in the style of 15th century. The name Reckturm (reck = rack) refers to its use as prison and place for torture. Today it houses a small museum for weapons and about torment.

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