Jena, July 15, 2026 – Dr. Harald Hempel invites the public to a historical lecture on the oldest maps of Jena and the surrounding area at the Lutherhaus this Wednesday. The event is organized by the dedicated ‘Mittwochkreis’.
- What: Lecture ‘The oldest maps of Jena and the surrounding area’
- When: Wednesday, 15.07.2026, 09:30 – 11:00 AM
- Where: Lutherhaus Jena, Hügelstraße 6a, 07749 Jena (Directions via Google Maps)
- Organizer: Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung Thüringen (Website: www.eebt.de, E-mail: elisabeth.meitz-spielmann@ekmd.de)
- Admission: Free (donations requested)
Insight into historical maps
Historical maps are far more than mere navigational aids – they are fascinating testimonies to history and reveal the development of our region over the centuries. This morning, Dr. Harald Hempel will present the oldest known maps of Thuringia and the region around Jena. Visitors can look forward to exciting and entertaining anecdotes about their creation, transmission, and surprising archival findings from across Germany.
The ‘Mittwochkreis’: Open to all generations
The event is organized by the ‘Mittwochkreis’ under the umbrella of the Evangelische Erwachsenenbildung Thüringen. This educational initiative offers people in their post-professional phase the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and organize lectures on a wide variety of topics. The group sees itself as an open initiative for all age groups and explicitly invites participation and intergenerational exchange.
🏛️ Focus on History & Culture
Engagement with regional history receives excellent feedback in Jena. Those who wish to delve even deeper into the past of the Saale city will find not only lectures but also exciting offerings at the city museum, such as the popular flashlight tour at the Stadtmuseum.
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The oldest maps of Jena and the surrounding area
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