The City Oldenburg
The people of Oldenburg have two favorite ”animals”:
horses and bikes (affectionately referred to as
a ”metal donkeys”). While a typical
Oldenburg street scene may be a far cry from Beijing,
it’s impossible to imagine the city without
bicycles. Pedestrians crossing the street worry
more about avoiding bikes than cars. The Dutch style
bicycle is a popular one. It offers a comfortable--if
somewhat stiff--seat for peddling against the frequent
wind. You can get anywhere in Oldenburg by bike.
In the past, horses were the more common sight.
Oldenburg was and is famous for horse breeding.
A monument at the ”Pferdemarkt” (the
horse market) is a reminder of the elegant animals
that were bred and sold here. These days, the stone
horses on the Pferdemarkt have company. For years
now countless rabbits have frolicked at their feet.
The rabbits have taken over the traffic island at
the market and burrowed a network of tunnels under
it. It’s fun to watch the friendly market
vendors feeding the rabbits.
 But
Oldenburg is not just a city of animals. It’s
also a city of history and culture. Its most famous
historical figure is Count Anton Günther, who
ruled here in the early 17th century. The proud
count wearing a white ringlet wig and mounted on
his favorite steed--a white horse named "Kranich"--
is still seen in downtown Oldenburg today. He’s
painted on the red brick facade of the ”Graf
Anton Günther Hauses.” And once a year,
he rides through town at the head of the ”Kramermarktumzug”,
a local parade.
 The
150,000 citizens of Oldenburg have inherited much
from their count. The pretty yellow renaissance
castle in the middle of downtown now houses a museum.
The idyllic castle grounds include greenhouses and
a former hunting area called "Eversten Holz".
Despite the count’s legacy, Oldenburg’s
official emblem has nothing to do with him. It’s
the Lappan, a 15th century tower. Oldenburg also
has churches in the typical northern German style,
such as the red brick Lambertikirche with its thin,
pointy towers.
All in all, Oldenburg is a small, friendly town
– perhaps a bit on the quiet side. Still,
it boasts a good share of noble charm.
Further Information on http://www.oldenburg-tourist.de/en/ |
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