Huge crowds on Museum Day: Börsborn Bell Tower opens free of charge!

Huge crowds on Museum Day: Börsborn Bell Tower opens free of charge!

May 18 marked International Museum Day, an annual event celebrated since 1978 that offers visitors free access to many cultural sites. This year, the bell tower in Börsborn as well as various facilities such as the library, a prison cell and the fishing museum in Waldmohr were freely accessible to visitors. Organizers emphasize that this day should not be seen as a rigid ritual, but as an opportunity to explore and appreciate culture and history. The events were well attended, which underlines the continued attractiveness of such offers, as rheinpfalz.de reports.

The bell tower in Börsborn was particularly in focus. It was built in 1788 and is an important cultural monument that is under monument protection. The tower was built as a donation by Countess Marianne von der Leyen, a historically notable figure who lived from 1745 to 1804. The Counts of der Leyen have ruled over the Münchweiler district, which also includes the municipality of Börsborn, since the 15th century. The bell tower is a plastered, square structure on a sandstone base and provides information about the history of the region and its noble families, as the vgog.de explains.

History and architecture

The bell tower has two floors separated by a simple cornice. Originally there were two small openings on the south side from the time of construction, while modern openings were created on the east side for improved access. There was once a window opening on the upper floor on the west side, which was probably bricked up in the middle of the 20th century. A pointed spire with dormer-shaped sound openings rises above an eaves cornice, which carry the sound of the bell far into the surrounding area.

The bell that hangs in the tower today dates from 1922 and was cast by the Pfeifer foundry in Kaiserslautern. It is believed that a bell was already there when the tower was completed, but was melted down during the Second World War. Today's bell is a post-war gift from the Protestant parish of Glan-Münchweiler and is traditionally rung on special occasions such as the death of a local resident or funerals.

Visit information

The bell tower is open from March to October on Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while from November to February it is only accessible by appointment. Entry is free, which makes it a popular stop for those interested in culture and history. Interested visitors can visit the tower at Steinbacher Straße, 66904 Börsborn, and obtain information about parking options at the community center or at the cemetery.
Contact for further information: Klaus Schillo, telephone: 06383-1536 or 0173-3884750.