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A very beautiful town hall

The town hall tower in Passau is a striking structure belonging to the historic town hall in the old town. Dating back to the 14th century, it was originally part of the medieval city fortifications and served as a watchtower. Standing approximately 57 meters tall, it dominates the cityscape and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Danube, the old town, and the three rivers that flow through Passau. Today, the tower is one of the city's most famous landmarks.

The beautiful traditional town hall in Passau, it is so beautiful inside that so many people want to get married there that the municipality has made a stop

On the Danube quay in Passau, she stands still and proud: the Emerenz Meier bust, created by the sculptor Christine Wagner and ceremonially unveiled in October 2008. But behind the bronze face lies more than just a poetic legacy – it is a monument to a woman who was far ahead of her time. ✒️ Who was Emerenz Meier? Born in 1874 in the Bavarian Forest, Emerenz Meier was a regional poet, innkeeper, and political activist who sharply criticized social injustices and was not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths. Her texts reflect the lives of ordinary people, their longing, their anger – and their hope. The sculpture depicts Meier in traditional dress, cast in bronze using the lost-wax process. She gazes across the Danube – to the place where she once left her homeland to emigrate to the USA. The location was deliberately chosen: near the former inn "Zum Koppenjäger," which she once ran. The granite base comes from the Bavarian Forest – a silent nod to her origins. The initiative for its erection came from the Soroptimist International Club Passau, which thus set a precedent on the 80th anniversary of the poet's death: for female self-determination, for critical thinking, for cultural memory. Today, the bust is one of the city's most popular photo subjects – and invites visitors to engage with a woman who was challenging because she was honest. https://tourismus.passau.de/

The Residenzplatz is a work of art, surrounded by magnificent house facades, the proud Residenz, and the Gothic cathedral choir. It is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque squares north of the Alps. Its focal point is the Wittelsbach Fountain, whose rippling water cascades further enhance the Mediterranean flair of the Residenzplatz. The Residenzplatz was once called "Unter den Krämern" (Under the Merchants): Until 1712, the Kramhaus, the city's large warehouse, stood here. It was demolished to make way for the construction of the New Episcopal Residence. Bishop Lamberg, for whom the Old Residence had become too small for his large court, commissioned its construction. The Wittelsbach Fountain was built in 1903: With it, the city created a memorial to commemorate 100 years of its membership in Bavaria. Two other fountains had already stood here: first, a draw fountain, then a Marienbrunnen (Mary's Fountain) with a stone Madonna statue. The Wittelsbach Fountain, built in the Baroque style, was designed by the Munich sculptor Jakob Bradl. It also depicts Mary on the tall central column. At her feet are three small angels representing Passau's three rivers: Angel "Danube" carries ears of corn in her hair, Angel "Ilz" is adorned with pearls, and Angel "Inn" wears a Tyrolean hat. Source: https://tourismus.passau.de/passau-sehen-erleben/sehenswuerdigkeiten-in-passau/residenzplatz-und-wittelsbacher-brunnen/

The bust of the local poet Emerenz Meier, known far beyond Germany's borders, depicts her body from her head to just above her waist. Born in Schiefweg in 1874, the woman is depicted in her early 30s, at the time when Emerenz Meier decided to emigrate to America. She is dressed in traditional costume, consisting of a long-sleeved, high-necked blouse with ruffles at the front and a fitted top with a hint of a peplum. The depiction of Emerenz Meier is located in the immediate vicinity of the former "Zum Koppenjäger" inn on Bräugasse, where she worked as a landlady at the beginning of the 20th century. Furthermore, the statue faces slightly west, as Emerenz Meier emigrated to the USA to join her family after failing to establish an artists' bar in Passau. She embarked on this journey by ship from Rotterdam, which is why the bust was placed directly on the water, in this case the Danube. She also turns her back on the Bavarian Forest, her homeland. However, to emphasize her connection to her Bavarian roots, the bust was placed on a pedestal made of Bavarian granite. The bust was erected in 2008 to mark the 80th anniversary of the death of the highly controversial local poet. This project was funded by the Soroptimist International Club of Passau, which wanted to immortalize for posterity a prominent example of an emancipated woman who was ahead of her time. Source: https://www.kunst-niederbayern.de/christine-wagner-emerenz-meier-bueste.html

The Veste Oberhaus is worth a visit

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