Court Schedule and Aristocracy's Glossary Highlighted in Exhibition Focusing on "Gotha"
In the heart of Thuringia, Germany, the Friedenstein Foundation Gotha is on a mission to become nationally significant by 2027. This ambitious goal is backed by a series of captivating exhibitions that showcase the city's rich history and unique charm.
One such exhibition, currently on display, presents rare gold treasures from the Chinese empire, marking the first time they have been shown in Germany since Sunday. This exhibition, along with others, forms part of the foundation's strategy to highlight 1,250 years of Gotha's history.
Among the highlights is the reunited painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder, which had been sawn apart by an art dealer in 1936. After almost 90 years, the painting has been restored to its original glory in Gotha.
The Gotha exhibition is not just about historical artifacts. It delves into what makes the city unique, from local cakes and curiosities to the distinctive dialect. For those interested in more, Thuringia offers a variety of exhibitions, including those on jewelry, the Peasants' War, and the Apocalypse, as well as exhibitions in Erfurt, Weimar, and Altenburg.
In the spring, the Friedenstein Foundation Gotha is set to host a major exhibition on climate change. As part of its digital strategy, the foundation also plans to digitize hundreds of thousands of objects, ensuring that Gotha's history remains accessible to all.
Another notable exhibition is "Nobility Makes State - The Gotha Court Calendar 1763 to 1944", a collaboration between the Friedenstein Foundation and the Research Library Gotha of the University of Erfurt. This exhibition focuses on the aristocracy and the historical Gotha Court Calendar, offering insights into noble life and state affairs during this period. The Research Library Gotha, renowned for its extensive collections of Oriental manuscripts and historical documents, is particularly known for its work on the noble court calendar and its significance.
The Gotha exhibition is more than just a local event. It is intended to be the starting point for a cultural exchange between China and Thuringia, bridging continents and cultures in the name of shared history and mutual understanding.
