The building was erected as a theatre by architect Wilhelm Vernukken in 1603/1606. The commissioner was Landgraf Moritz, who named the Ottoneum after his son Otto. Today, a natural history museum is housed here. [German]
Tag: Kassel
Sundial on the Zwehrenturm
The Zwehrenturm in Kassel was a medieval tower within the city’s fortifications, serving as both a prison and an observatory over the centuries. The sundial on the Zwehrenturm dates from the 18th century. [German]
“Arschbombe” in Kassel
After leaving Kassel Central Station, I saw this odd detail on a hotel roof: a diving platform! The explanation for this strange view: It’s public art with the title “Arschbombe”. Kassel is truly a hotspot for contemporary art. [German]
Grimm Brothers Museum in Kassel
Another interesting DOCUMENTA (13) venue I visited today: The Grimm Brothers Museum (Brüder-Grimm-Museum). I found it at the Palais Bellevue in Kassel.
Fridericianum in Kassel
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.
Sculpture by Stephan Balkenhol in Kassel
Fun detail seen in Kassel: A figure standing on top of a sphere inside a church steeple. Its a sculpture created by the artist Stephan Balkenhol. The traffic lights are not art, I was just standing at a pedestrian crossing and there was no time for a better position.
Architecture of the 50ties in Kassel
After World War II, a large part of Kassel was rebuilt in the style of the 50ties. So if you are interested in the architecture of this period, a walk through Kassel is an appropriate way to learn more about it.