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Old village church in Golm: 20,000 euros for impressive restoration!
On November 3rd, the old village church in Golm, Potsdam, will celebrate the restoration of its wooden ceiling with 20,000 euros in funding.
Old village church in Golm: 20,000 euros for impressive restoration!
An important step towards preserving cultural heritage will soon be taken in Potsdam: On November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Bettina von Finck, the Potsdam local curator, will present the German Foundation for Monument Protection with a symbolic funding agreement for 20,000 euros for the restoration of the polychrome wooden ceiling of the old village church in Golm. According to tradition, this church, which is considered the oldest surviving church building in the Potsdam city area, dates back to 1289. The last major renovation took place in 1718, and since then the bell tower with its brick-covered pyramid top has been a striking element of the building.
The old village church is not only a remarkable place of worship, but also an important monument that is being highlighted by the German Foundation for Monument Protection, especially as part of the DSD's 40th anniversary. Loud denkmalschutz.de The DSD has supported more than 750 monuments in Brandenburg in recent years, which indicates the high level of commitment to monument protection.
Funding for monument protection in Brandenburg
In 2022, Brandenburg invested around 53 million euros in monument protection and the renovation of historical buildings. Over 3.6 million euros went to churches and religious communities for the repair of sacred buildings. These investments show how serious the state government is in promoting both the preservation of the building fabric and its adaptation to new usage requirements, as with the rbb24.de is reported.
The focus of monument preservation in the current legislative period is the compatibility of monument protection with climate protection and improving the energy efficiency of historic buildings. According to state curator Thomas Drachenberg, monument protection is seen as an active contribution to climate protection, which also supports tourism and local craft businesses.
Memphis Sports News
While steps are being taken to preserve culture in Germany, there is also exciting sporting news: The Memphis Grizzlies celebrated a narrow 114-113 win against the Phoenix Suns on October 29th. Ja Morant in particular stood out with 28 points and 7 assists, while Devin Booker from the Suns scored 32 points after only scoring three times in the first half. The Grizzlies, who will play in the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 31st, were able to impress with a hit rate of 42.6% usatoday.com.
With such interesting developments on various chessboard fields - be it in the area of monuments or sports - it remains exciting to see what the coming days will bring. Take the opportunity to visit the old village church in Golm or celebrate the atmosphere of the NBA games!