Since 1995, the best initiatives and activities aiming at the vivification and economic strengthening of the “Straße der Romanik” in Saxony-Anhalt have been honored with the annual Romanesque Award. The most outstanding contributions receive one gold medal and two silver medals. The Romanesque Award is donated by the regional association of the FDP in Saxony-Anhalt.
Since 2007, the Ministry of Economy, Science and Digitalization awards a special prize which includes a prize money of 10,000.- € to support municipal initiatives in infrastructure improvements or promotional activities and presentations.
A jury that is appointed by the Tourism Association of Saxony-Anhalt selects the nominees for the Romanesque and the special awards.
The Romanesque Award Ceremony took place at Goseck Castle, the residence of last year’s gold medal awardees “montalbâne Ensemble”, on 28 May 2016.
The Municipality of Seeland was awarded the special prize of the Ministry of Economy, Science and Digitalisation for the design of the church square at the Collegiate Church of St. Cyriakus in the Frohse district. (Picture: LTV/Rudolph)
The European Romanesque Center received the silver award for their commitment to research, conveyance and preservation of the Romanesque cultural heritage in Saxony-Anhalt and Europe. (Picture: LTV/Rudolph)
The association “Harzer Klostersommer e.V.” was awarded the silver medal for their cultural cooperation of six monastery complexes in the Harz region aiming at the preservation of spiritual, cultural and economic history in the cultural landscape of the Harz Mountains. (Picture: LTV/Rudolph)
Mr. Ulrich Rethfeld was awarded the Golden Romanesque Award 2015 for his life’s work through his permanent commitment to the Jerichow Monastery. (Picture: LTV/Rudolph)
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