The "Türmchen", affectionately known as "Wittlicher HisTörchen", is the last remaining building of Wittlich's town fortifications from 1317. Today the "Türmchen" houses a small museum on the history of the town and its fortifications.

A large selection of media awaits you. Whether it's crime novels, thrillers, novels, non-fiction, audio books or magazines: there's something to suit every taste. We have redesigned the corner for our young readers and have a great selection of books for children and young people, Tonies and Tiptois.

The 1250 years old city of Düren can proudly look back on its industrial past, with many enterprises still working worldwide until today. The proverbial wealth of Düren’s entrepreneurial families Schoeller, Hoesch and others in the former “city of millionaires” established a rich patronage tradition with numerous cultural, social and educational institutions, which is portrayed by the exhibition “Düren’s Golden Years, 1871-1914”.

This is how luxurious and pleasant country living was for rich Romans. Take a look at the artistic mosaic floor! And then the beautiful view...

In the candle manufactory in the middle of Manderscheid you will find your favorite candles, like the dancing angels or the lava candle from the handwork of the only master wax maker in the district of Trier. During a guided tour of the manufactory you will learn everything worth knowing about this craft.