Open Monument Day: Discover Upper Franconia's cultural treasures!

Open Monument Day: Discover Upper Franconia's cultural treasures!

September 14, 2025 will be an exciting day in the Upper Franconia region, as Open Monument Day is on the program. Numerous historical sites are opening their doors and inviting the population to experience the area's cultural treasures up close. Especially the impressive one Basilica of the Fourteen Saints near Bad Staffelstein promises to be a highlight.

This magnificent Baroque and Rococo-inspired church, built between 1743 and 1772 according to the plans of the famous architect Balthasar Neumann, is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a significant destination for pilgrims. Every year hundreds of thousands of believers flock to thefourteen emergency workerswho are revered as trustworthy advocates in difficult life situations. On Monument Day, visitors can enjoy tours of the basilica from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The meeting point is the main entrance, entry is free, but donations are welcome.

Cultural diversity in Upper Franconia

The event spans several significant locations in the region. So the guests can too Coburg design factory Visit, which is housed in the former slaughterhouse. From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., guided tours and an artist talk with Anna Deller-Yee offer the opportunity to learn more about the creative use of the building. Admission here is also free, but registration for the Artist Talk is required.

Anyone interested in Art Nouveau should take the guided toursBuilding of the government of Upper Franconia in Bayreuthnot to be missed. These start on September 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., entry is also free. For lovers of baroque architecture, the former Benedictine monastery Michaelsberg in Bamberg (tours at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.) offers an exciting opportunity to discover.

Further events and highlights

In addition, in Kulmbach the Plassenburg, an impressive Renaissance fortress, offers tours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The meeting point is the Deep Well in the Schöner Hof, where entry is also free, but registration is recommended.

Other events include experiencing historical buildings such as the Bamberg Lodge House and the Coburg Armory. In Middle Franconia there will also be guided tours of the Schwarzenbruck Bridge Canal and the Ruffenhofen Roman Park, while Lower Franconia, for example, invites you to the Deusterkeller Kitzingen and the Mozartereal in Würzburg.

With events throughout Upper Franconia and beyond, the Open Monument Day 2025 in Bavaria promises to be a celebration of cultural treasures. That's how it will be too Basilica of the Fourteen Saints was particularly highlighted on the Open Monument Day after it was recently decorated for the Festival of the Fourteen Helpers. A pontifical mass with festive sounds and a solemn service provided a musical framework for the event, which was provided by, among others, the Catholic church choir and the orchestra of the “Sankt Thomas” parish from Trockau.

Be there, discover Upper Franconia's diverse cultural scene and experience the impressive historical sites that are open to you on this special day.