The Glockenspiel at the Kaiserringhaus in Goslar shows miners at work four times a day. In addition, the carillon bells play tunes like the Steigerlied. That way, the Glockenspiel call attention to the nearby Rammelsberg Mine.
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Medieval hospital in Goslar
In the year 1254, a hospital for people in need, invalids and orphans, but also for pilgrims has been erected in Goslar. Today the building, which is generally known by its German name ‘Große Heilige Kreuz’, still houses flats for retired people. In another part of the former hospital, you can visit a couple of craftspeople in their shops.
Double-crooked building in Goslar
On my way from the centre of Goslar to the Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz) I came across this double-crooked building in the middle of a row of half-timbered houses. I guess, it wouldn’t be that easy to buy furniture for this home?
Strange faces at the Schuhhof in Goslar
You find these strange faces on one of the oldest squares in Goslar. The German name of the square is Schuhhof. Personally, they reminded me more of faces known from overseas than of German ones.
Pewter figure museum in Goslar
An impressive way to learn more about the history of Goslar: This pewter figure museum (Zinnfigurenmuseum) offers guided tours along the numerous showcases telling about the city’s history.
Kaiserworth Guildhall in Goslar
The Kaiserworth Guildhall was built in the 15th century as a guild hall for the cloth merchants. At this time, they were the wealthiest people in the city. Therefore, the building looks so richly decorated. The figures represent different emperors.
Slate-faced building in Goslar
Goslar is a city which really can’t deny that there were slate mines nearby for many centuries. I saw a lot of slate-faced buildings in this city, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites now.
Shift bosses’ change room in Rammelsberg
This is NOT contemporary art but the shift bosses’ change room (Steigerkaue) in the world heritage site of Rammelsberg mine. Instead of lockers, the shift bosses used these baskets for storing their clothes and put them high up in the hall.
First aid room at Rammelsberg Mine in Goslar
Walking through the museums of the visitor mine and world heritage site Rammelsberg near Goslar gives an educative insight into the miners’ lives. For example, you see this first aid room equipped with materials from the 1980s.
Roeder Gallery at Rammelsberg Mine
There are several underground tours exploring the Rammelsberg Mine. I took the shortest one, which goes through the Roeder Gallery. On this tour, you follow the route of the water, channelled into the mine to set big water wheels in motion.