The Castle Garden of Thurnau in Bayreuth: Experience History Up Close


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The Castle Garden of Thurnau: History Told Live
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Frankenbund invites you to a cultural-historical lecture at the Gaststätte Tierzuchtklause Bayreuth. Starting at 19:00, Harald Stark from Kulmbach will focus on the Castle Garden of Thurnau and provide his audience with a special access to Franconian regional history.
An Evening for Friends of Franconian History
The lecture connects regional architectural and cultural history with vivid knowledge transfer. The focus is on the Castle Garden of Thurnau as part of the historical castle ensemble and the evolved cultural landscape of Upper Franconia.
Harald Stark is well acquainted with the history of the region as a local researcher, author, and custodian of the Plassenburg. His works deal, among other things, with Thurnau, Kulmbach, and the historical traces of Franconian nobility and governance history.
Historical Perspectives in a Pleasant Atmosphere
The event offers a concentrated experience in a friendly environment. Between the lecture, regional ambiance, and interested guests, a public atmosphere emerges that promotes the exchange about local history and heritage preservation.
For event management and planning, the Frankenbund relies on a proven format: well-founded lectures, regional topics, and direct engagement with culturally interested visitors. This makes the evening suitable for anyone who wants to get to know Upper Franconia better and discover historical connections firsthand.
The Speaker Harald Stark
Harald Stark has been publishing local historical contributions and books for many years. As a district local historian and district archive keeper of the Kulmbach district, he also contributed to the series Thurnauer Land, which focuses on the history around the market of Thurnau and its castle ensemble. For his work, he was awarded the Culture Prize of the Fichtelgebirgsverein in 2018.
Conclusion: A Worthwhile Cultural Evening in Bayreuth
The lecture promises an informative and atmospheric evening about the Castle Garden of Thurnau, its historical context, and the regional significance of the castle ensemble. Those who want to experience Franconian history not just by reading, but through direct exchange, will find a suitable meeting point at the Tierzuchtklause.
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