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Local Customs: First European lute-makers’ guild
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Füssen was famous as the cradle of the commercial manufacture of lutes in Europe. Here in the town on the River Lech the first European lute-makers’ guild was founded in the 16th century, and up into the XIXth century the town produced renowned violin-makers.
In addition to the lutes and violins from the XVIIth to XIXth centuries, the Munich master violin-maker Karl Leonhardt donated the equipment of his workshop which documents the various stages in the production process of a violin. There is a monument to him on one of the town’s square
The area of the present-day Bread Market is thought to have been the origin of the medieval town. Today it is here that the Lute-Makers Fountain recalls the historical importance of Füssen as the "Cradle of Lute-Making“ in Europe.
One of the finest collections in Europe of historical lutes and violins are exhibited in the Füssen Municipal Museum.
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JLBG Thu Jul 23, 2009 21:02 UTC
This little town is a wealth of wonders! I would not love rococo and baroque at home but for a visit, it is always wonderful. The Alte Stadtapotheke is superb. The fountain is an amazing technological achievement. | hunterV Wed Mar 4, 2009 17:22 UTC
It's a great place to visit.... | volopolo Fri Mar 21, 2008 21:18 UTC
Great pictures and information | traveldave Wed Jan 9, 2008 14:22 UTC
Fussen has some wonderful architecture, and sits in a gorgeous natural setting. |
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