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100,000 euros for Wrestedt's monument: savior for the manor house!
The German Foundation for Monument Protection is supporting the restoration of the Lenthe manor house in Wrestedt with 100,000 euros.
100,000 euros for Wrestedt's monument: savior for the manor house!
A pleasant update for the Lenthe manor house in Wrestedt! The German Foundation for Monument Protection (DSD) is providing a generous 100,000 euros for plastering, rabbiting and painting work in the stairwell of the historic building. This financing is made possible through donations and proceeds from the popular GlücksSpirale lottery. The funding agreement will be handed over to the monument owner Nikolaus Lenthe on August 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. by Professor Paul Georg Lankisch. The date has already been eagerly awaited in the community. The DSD is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and has already funded over 560 properties in Lower Saxony.
The Lenthe manor house itself has an interesting history. The old manor house was originally demolished in 1784 and the new building was built between 1789 and 1790 by the architect Christian Ludwig Ziegler. The order came from Carl Otto Levin von Lenthe, and the construction is based on Palladianism and classical ancient building traditions. The manor house is located on the outskirts of Wrestedt in a picturesque, agricultural environment, not far from the Eisenbach.
A building with character
The central building of the manor house is symmetrically designed and is reminiscent of Andrea Palladio's famous buildings. With a square floor plan and two floors, it offers many architectural details. The roof, which was converted from beaver tails to slate in 1890, changes the first impression as dormers were also removed. Tall rectangular windows and fine cornices structure the four plastered facades. An impressive portal with skylight and outside staircase gives visitors an idea from the outside of what historical gem is hidden here.
The manor house also shows off its practical side: a single-storey extension with a pitched roof, which was probably built in 1890, complements the impressive architecture. Inside, the original, domed staircase has been preserved, which impresses with its upper exposure.
Importance of monument protection
The commitment to monument protection is not only a question of preservation, but also of the cultural heritage that shapes our cities. Historic buildings and monuments are part of our collective memory and ensure that past eras live on in newer generations. So reported financial-foerdermittel.de how important funding programs are to support the restoration and preservation of such buildings. These programs not only help with financial support, but also strengthen tourism and thus promote regional identity.
The German Foundation for Monument Protection has been working for many years to ensure that these valuable buildings are preserved. Over the years, GlücksSpirale, a partner of the DSD since 1991, has provided over 540 million euros. The manor house will also play a role in the upcoming “Open Monument Day” on September 12, 2021, in which over 7,500 historical buildings will take part. The Happiness Spiral offers numerous opportunities to immerse yourself virtually in the world of monuments.
In summary, it can be said that the Lenthe manor house with its upcoming renovation not only preserves a piece of history, but also serves as a living testimony to our cultural identity. It remains exciting to see how this valuable site continues to develop and what stories it will tell in the future.