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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe oldest timber-framed house of Wolfenb\u00fcttel is close to the castle. It is a building from the late Gothic period which, according to the latest examinations, was built around 1535. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City Market Square of Wolfenb\u00fcttel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The City Market Square of Wolfenb\u00fcttel is particularly pretty. Timber-framed houses from the Renaissance and Baroque are combined with historic buildings from the 19th century and buildings from the modern period. Despite the different styles of the many epochs the square is still very harmonious and appears like one well-arranged ensemble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At the north- and west side of the square is the town hall. We were lucky enough to have access to the rooms of the town hall as part of a blogger event. Here, too, the timber-framed work is omnipresent: from the leaning beams to the wonky walls. I enjoyed the rathskeller a lot. Unfortunately, there was no gastronomic service there during our stay. But we were allowed to use the rooms for our lunch breaks to sit together and enjoy the ambience, the dimmed light of the vaults and the detailed caricatures on the walls. To be able to sit here for a good dinner and drinks with friends can be quite nice, I imagine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Right at the heart of the market square is a monument. What else could it be other than a man and a horse. But in this case, the man is not on the horse but next to it. The monument from 1904 shows Duke August and the artist placed him on the ground to symbolise that citizens should not have to look up to their duke. A market takes place twice per week. A visit to the many stalls is well worth the time. Seasonal produce can be found here. Those in need of a rest afterwards will find just that in one of the many caf\u00e9s and restaurants along the market square. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the secret stars of the market are the ducks. Heaven knows why the barnyard fowl fancies a walk away from the water. They happily waddle across the square or relax right in the middle of it. At night some of them prefer to sleep below the monument and are not the slightest bit alarmed by the night owls of Wolfenb\u00fcttel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know little Venice? We were quite surprised to see a signpost in the Old Town of Wolfenb\u00fcttel, pointing to little Venice. We spontaneously followed the sign and turned the next corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We arrive at a small bridge. Heart shaped padlocks are attached to it \u2013 certainly a spot for lovers. From the bridge, we see a little canal with picturesque timber-framed houses. Gorgeous! A sign tells us that Wolfenb\u00fcttel used to have many canals. The city is located on swamp land so construction work has always been difficult. In the 16th century, the Dutch Hans Vredeman de Vries came to Wolfenb\u00fcttel. He designed the canal layout for the city. His system of canals helped to drain the land. Today, almost all canals have been closed or built over. Those who would like to explore their former route can do so by following signs to various different stops. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Little Venice is certainly a great photo opportunity that should not be missed as part of a stroll through the Old Town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n M\u00fchlenstra\u00dfe This is a little selection of interesting facts about Wolfenb\u00fcttel. And there is so much more to see\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, THE Casanova \u2013 allegedly the greatest lover of all times! After Casanova barely avoided the gallows in London he spent a whole 8 days in Wolfenb\u00fcttel in May 1764. It is completely unknown what brought the bon viveur to Wolfenb\u00fcttel or what happened during the long hours he spent in the library with Duke August. What is known though is that Casanova himself said that the 8 days in Wolfenb\u00fcttel were the 8 happiest days of his life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gotthold Ephraim Lessing is one of the most famous German writers and he lived and worked in Wolfenb\u00fcttel for many years. His traces can be found all over the city, for example at the Lessing House and in the Duke August Library. Lessing created Nathan the Wise in Wolfenb\u00fcttel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The banker family Seeliger (the Seelinger Bank is located in the pedestrianised area of the Old Town of Wolfenb\u00fcttel) used to own a fantastic mansion in a wonderful park right in the centre of Wolfenb\u00fcttel. It seems like the family \u2013 or maybe their gardener \u2013 was a true fan of all things botanic.Anyway, in the Seeliger Park visitors can find pump wood, tulip poplar, a 120 years old plane tree and a hemlock. The city bought the area in 1976 and opened it to the public. For us, it was the perfect spot to enjoy a little quiet time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is not for everyone, but it is sure part of Wolfenb\u00fcttel \u2013 J\u00e4germeister. Unfortunately, we didn\u2019t find the time to go on a tour of the factory, but we will be back, and then\u2026 But also without the tour, J\u00e4germeister is very present in Wolfenb\u00fcttel. The company is the founder of many construction projects in the city and its logo is printed on merchandise articles in the tourist centre. The old company headquarters, the house of the Mast family, can be visited. It is j\u00e4germeistering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We only passed the private roastery at Kornmarkt 14 by accident. Tables are dotted all over the backyard of the former customhouse and delicious coffee scent is in the air. We just had to open the door, step in and taste a Caffe\u2019 del Eva Espresso. We enjoyed both the coffee and this little unplanned break. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We wander through the Old Town of Wolfenb\u00fcttel, zigzagging the pedestrianised areas with the countless timber-framed houses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[247],"tags":[27,31,33],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Wolfenb\u00fcttel\"\/](\"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/stadtmarkt.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLittle Venice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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38300 Wolfenb\u00fcttel <\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat you should know about Wolfenb\u00fcttel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Casanova lived here.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Lessing lived and worked in Wolfenb\u00fcttel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSeeliger Park \u2013 the botanical highlight in the middle of the city<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPinocchio \u2013 the smallest coffee roastery in Wolfenb\u00fcttel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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