Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the impressive Bauhaus movement, which has been a powerful inspiration for modern architecture and style alike.
Based on interdisciplinary teachings, which combined art, architecture and craftsmanship, Bauhaus created a comprehensive approach to building design and function. Retrace the steps of the Bauhaus movement on this interactive tour, which provides insightful views and information on architecture and culture. Developed and fine-tuned during a period of huge political upheaval, the Bauhaus was continuously persecuted and targeted for its radical ideas. This journey not only provides you with a comprehensive view of Bauhaus and its effect on modern style and creation, but also provides ample opportunity to explore classical history and culture.
Welcome to your journey of discovery and celebration of everything Bauhaus. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport, where you will board your private coach for transfer to Weimar.
Hotel check-in. Enjoy a welcome dinner with your tour companions. Dine on delicious regional cuisine while toasting your upcoming adventures. Overnight in Weimar. This morning, you will begin your exploration of Bauhaus in the city of Weimar. A guided tour will introduce you to the great buildings and focal points throughout the city. The Bauhaus University, which was originally founded in , was developed into the Bauhaus-Universitaet Weimar that we know today by Walter Gropius in View the strength of the Maerzgefallenen-Denkmal Monument to the March Dead , designed by Walter Gropius to honour the Weimer citizens who had been killed in as a result of the Kapp Putsch, the powerful governmental coup headed by Wolfgang Kapp.
Although the original monument was destroyed by the Nazi regime, the Maerzgefallenen-Denkmal was victoriously rebuilt in Walter Gropius designed this monument for interaction with its viewer, so walk around it, stand in the middle of it, and admire the lightening-like bolt which seems to rise out of the earth.
