Excursion to Upper Franconia Sept. ’24
This year, the society’s excursion on September 27/28, 2024 will take us to Upper Franconia. In addition to the Veste Coburg with its historical collection and the special exhibition “Gold and Damascus Steel – Blade Art from the Ottoman Empire”, the baroque Rosenberg fortress in Kronach will also be on the program. In addition to guided tours of the exhibition and castle complex, participants in Coburg can also look forward to an exclusive insight into the depots. Preliminary program Friday, 27.9. 11:00 Meeting at the Prince Albert Monument on the Coburg market with a guided tour of the town 15:30 Meeting at the Veste Coburg. Guided tours on the development of the castle and fortress complex and through the depots are offered in alternating groups. 19:30 Dinner together Saturday, 28.9. 10:00 Guided tour of the special exhibition „Gold und Damaszenerstahl – Klingenkunst aus dem Osmanischen Reich“ (https://veste.kunstsammlungen-coburg.de/gold-und-damaszenerstahl/) 13:00 Departure for Kronach 14:00 Tour of Rosenberg Fortress