At the main entrance of the University of Erfurt in Germany, a striking black steel relief catches the eye. Created in 1963 by Heinz Scharr (1924–2017), the work is titled Lob des Lernens, meaning “In Praise of Learning.” The metal relief depicts stylised human figures engaged in activities associated with education, including teaching, reading and… (συνέχεια…)
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23 Αυγ 2026
In Praise of Learning
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναΔεν επιτρέπεται σχολιασμός στο Children in Discussion
21 Αυγ 2026
Children in Discussion
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναDuring my visit to Erfurt, I came across Children in Discussion (Diskutierende Kinder), a bronze sculpture in the city’s Stadtpark. Created in the 1980s by Hubert Schiefelbein, the work is part of Erfurt’s rich collection of public art. The sculpture depicts three young people engaged in a lively conversation. Their gestures and expressions give the… (συνέχεια…)
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20 Αυγ 2026
Deutschlands Klassikerstadt
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναWeimar’s famous German nickname is Deutschlands Klassikerstadt. It means “Germany’s city of the classics” or “Germany’s classical city.” The nickname refers especially to Weimar Classicism and to the great writers and thinkers associated with the city, particularly Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Weimar may be relatively small, but it has an extraordinary cultural… (συνέχεια…)
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20 Αυγ 2026
Weimar and the Bauhaus
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναA highlight of my trip to Thuringia was my visit to Weimar, a city with a special place in German cultural history and, of course, the birthplace of the Bauhaus. Fortunately, the weather was much better than in Erfurt, making my visit even more enjoyable. I visited the Bauhaus Museum and learnt more about this… (συνέχεια…)
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Late August hasn’t exactly welcomed me with blue skies and sunshine in Erfurt, Thuringia: the weather’s been mostly cloudy and rainy, so my photos may not look as vibrant as I had hoped. But sometimes a city does not need perfect weather to leave a good impression. Despite the grey skies, it’s great to be… (συνέχεια…)
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1 Ιούν 2026
Sinti and Roma Slave Labourers
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναZwischen 1933 und 1945 wurden zahlreiche Leipziger Sinti und Roma nach Auschwitz und in andere Vernichtungslager deportiert und ermordet. Außerdem wurden Sinti und Roma aus Deutschland und dem besetzten Europa als Zwangsarbeiter in Leipziger Rüstungsbetriebe verschleppt. Viele kamen dort um. Between 1933 and 1945, numerous Sinti and Roma from Leipzig were deported to Auschwitz and… (συνέχεια…)
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Leipzig is a city where history and creativity walk hand in hand. Johann Sebastian Bach is strongly associated with Leipzig because he spent the last 27 years of his life there, serving as the cantor of St Thomas Church. During his time in Leipzig, he composed many of his greatest works, including the St Matthew… (συνέχεια…)
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Ultra cool, dass du an Haltestellen nicht rauchst! Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe Ιt’s super cool that you don’t smoke at bus and tram stops! — Leipzig Public Transport
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29 Μάι 2026
14,000 Citizens of the Jewish Faith
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναIN DER STADT LEIPZIG FIELEN 14000 BÜRGER JÜDISCHEN GLAUBENS DEM FASCHISTISCHEN TERROR ZUM OPFER In the city of Leipzig, 14,000 citizens of the Jewish faith fell victim to fascist terror. The Leipzig Synagogue Memorial commemorates the Great Synagogue, a Moorish Revival landmark built in 1855 and destroyed during Kristallnacht in November… (συνέχεια…)
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Young Couple, 1970 by Günter Glombitza This painting has sparked discussions among viewers about the socialist ideal of humanity. Young Woman Reading a Prayer Book Painting, 1828, by Friedrich Wilhelm von Schadow Oil on canvas, 46 × 37 cm Portrait of the Painter Paul Christian… (συνέχεια…)
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10 Απρ 2026
Cottbus/Chóśebuz, Germany
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναCottbus is the largest bilingual city in Germany. Signage is mostly in German and Lower Sorbian. The city is the political and cultural centre of the Lower Sorbian-speaking Sorbs, who are also known as the Wends in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg. … (συνέχεια…)
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6 Απρ 2026
The Water Goblin of Cottbus
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναThe Wassermann (water goblin) is a mystical figure who plays his mischievous tricks in the waters of the Spreewald (Spree Forest). Today, he adorns the forecourt of the Sorbian Museum and invites visitors to discover the fascinating Sorbian/Wendish history and culture. This impressive sculpture, created by Peter Buth in 2005, reflects the richness of Sorbian/Wendish… (συνέχεια…)
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Jugendstil (“Youth Style”) was an artistic movement, particularly in the decorative arts, that was influential primarily in Germany, Austria, and elsewhere in Europe to a lesser extent from about 1895 until about 1910. It was the German and Austrian counterpart of Art Nouveau. The Darmstadt Artists’ Colony was a group of Jugendstil artists who lived and worked… (συνέχεια…)
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23 Φεβ 2026
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναThe Waldspirale is a residential complex in Darmstadt, Germany, built in the 1990s. Its name means “forest spiral” in English, referring both to the building’s curved layout and its green roof. It was designed by the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, planned and realised by the architect Heinz M. Springmann, and constructed by the company Bauverein… (συνέχεια…)
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22 Φεβ 2026
Holocaust Victim Josef Strauss
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώνα18 years old HIER WOHNTE JOSEF STRAUSS JG: 1924 FLUCHT 1938 HOLLAND INTERNIERT WESTERBORK DEPORTIERT 1942 AUSCHWITZ ERMORDET 16.8.1942 Here lived Josef Strauss Born in 1924 Fled to Holland in 1938 Interned in Westerbork Deported to Auschwitz in 1942 Murdered on 16 August 1942 This is the text from a Stolperstein (“stumbling stone”)—a small memorial… (συνέχεια…)
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Darmstadt has around 160,000 inhabitants, making it the fourth largest city in the state of Hesse, Germany, after Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, and Kassel. In the twentieth century, industry—particularly the chemical sector—became increasingly important to the city’s economy, alongside major developments in science, electronics, and later information technology. These sectors continue to play a key… (συνέχεια…)
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Potsdam was a residence of the Prussian kings and the German emperor until 1918. Its urban planning embodied the ideals of the Age of Enlightenment: through a careful balance of architecture and landscape, Potsdam was conceived as “a picturesque, pastoral dream” that reminded its residents of their relationship with nature and reason. … (συνέχεια…)
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27 Δεκ 2025
On the Way to Lübbenau/Lubnjow, Germany
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναLübbenau (Lower Sorbian: Lubnjow) is a town in the Upper Spree Forest–Lusatia district of Brandenburg, Germany. It is located in the bilingual German/Sorbian region of Lower Lusatia, on the River Spree, where the river forms a large inland delta surrounded by woodland, known as the “Spree Forest,” about 82 km (51 miles) south-east of Berlin…. (συνέχεια…)
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24 Δεκ 2025
Königs Wusterhausen, Germany
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναKönigs Wusterhausen is a town in the Dahme-Spreewald district of the state of Brandenburg in Germany, a few kilometres outside Berlin. The Schloss: Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge and Garden is known as Prussian King Frederick William’s favourite place to stay. Today, the castle is a museum of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation… (συνέχεια…)
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11 Αυγ 2025
A Trip to Heidelberg, Germany
Συντάκτης: Κων/νος Βούλγαρης | Κάτω από: Εκπαίδευση στον 21ο αιώναHeidelberg has preserved its baroque charm, with winding streets, picturesque houses, and a world-famous castle. It is also home to Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. The Hercules Fountain stands at the very centre of Heidelberg’s Marktplatz (Market Square), which is the city’s… (συνέχεια…)
