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Focused on the career of the automotive pioneer Carl Benz, his company C. Benz Söhne, and on the history of the automobile manufacturers associated with him.
The Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz is a privately owned automobile museum in Ladenburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Established in 1984, it focuses on the career of the automotive pioneer Carl Benz, and on the history of the automobile manufacturers associated with him. Since 2005, the museum has been housed in a former factory building used from 1908 to produce automobiles under the "C. Benz Söhne" brand.
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This 22-tonne piece of art was created by sculptor Claus Bury in 2005. It is walkable and offers a nice view over the Neckar.
This is the oldest garage in the world, built by the inventor of the automobile, Carl Benz.
The bronze miniature model of Ladenburg allows blind people to feel the town.
Water tower
The 43-m-tall Wasserturm, built in 1903, is one of the landmarks of Ladenburg. It is undergoing renovation in 2020.
The former residence of the bishop of Worms was built in the area of a medieval royal court. Just like the town of Ladenburg, this little castle also has a rich history. On four levels, the museum presents the archaeology and history of the city and its former dominions. Some spectacular archaeological finds from the Roman fort and from Lopodunum form a focal point. Special exhibitions present urban historical themes and contemporary art.