In his lecture, he provides insights into the construction history of Salzgitter's landmark, which was built in 1608.
In his lecture, Arnhold will present numerous historical documents, such as plans, illustrations and photographs, as well as photographs of inaccessible areas, such as the upper attic storeys. Construction plans document the time of construction and numerous alterations to the important castle complex. Finally, he draws a comparison with contemporary buildings and provides an overview of the work of the architect Paul Francke, who was active in the region around 1600.
The lecturer
Elmar Arnhold is an architectural historian and non-fiction author. His work focuses on historical building research and architectural visualization. He has published and lectured extensively. His research focuses on Lower Saxony with a focus on Braunschweig; his book "Kirchen und Klöster im alten Land Braunschweig" (2026) is currently in preparation. He has carried out architectural history studies in Goslar on the former Rats-Apotheke pharmacy, the "Kaiserworth" and "Brusttuch" buildings, among others.
Venue
The lecture will take place in the Fürstensaal, on the 1st floor of the Städtisches Museum Schloss Salder, Museumstraße 34, in Salzgitter-Salder. The hall is only accessible via stairs.
The event starts at 4 p.m. and will last around 1.5 hours. Admission is free.
