The Winckelmann Trail

Short description

Make your way through Stendal and follow in the footsteps of Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768).

Description

Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768), the founder of classical archaeology and modern art history, was born in Stendal on 9 December 1717 and spent his childhood and youth here. As the son of a poor shoemaker, he struggled through the hardships of everyday life in constant need of money. At the same time, however, his inquisitiveness and his striving for education already fell on fertile ground here - he found patrons and institutions in Stendal that laid the foundation for his astonishing later career.

Getting there

You can easily reach Stendal from all directions via the B 188/ 189.

Parking information

In der Innenstadt gibt es zahlreiche Parkmöglichkeiten, welche jedoch meistens kostenpflichtig sind.

Equipment

You do not need any special equipment.