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Donations in the six-figure range have already been received for the urgent renovation work on the vault of the historic Stadtkirche St. Michael in Jena. Over 100,000 Euros have been collected so far, but further support is needed as total costs remain uncertain.
After extensive restoration work spanning several decades, the historic Lobdeburg ruins overlooking the Saaletal are now once again fully open to the public.
After nearly three decades of extensive renovation and preservation work, the most famous historical landmark above Jena-Lobeda shines in new splendor. The medieval ruins of the Lobdeburg, once considered the problem child of local monument preservation, have been saved from final decay through continuous, heritage-compliant restoration.
Mixed news from Schloss Hummelshain: while the iconic heraldic lions and bears are being professionally restored with national support, a fallen tree has destroyed the historical ‘Herzogsstein’ in the palace park. A new donation campaign has been launched to replace the monument in time for a major 200th-anniversary celebration in 2026. Discover how craftsmanship and community effort are working to preserve this Thuringian landmark.