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How did the Bremen musicians meet?
How did the Bremen musicians meet?
This is the story of how the donkey, the dog, the cat, and the cockerel all met one fine day. They liked each other and quickly became friends. Then they decided it would be fun to go and join the Bremen Town Band. And off they went down the highway, singing and joking together. On the way to Bremen, however, they passed through a forest where the most incredible adventure awaited them. There was a house in that forest and inside the house there were some robbers and…
The Bremen Town Musicians are without doubt the pride and joy of the city. A bronze statue created by Gerhard Marcks in 1953 stands in the heart of city as a tribute to the four animals musicians. Tourists come from all over to see the animals standing on top of each other – it’s a must see when you are here.
The statue is only two metres tall and can be found on the left, western side of the town hall. If you follow Schoppensteel street from the Church of Our Lady towards Domshof, you can’t miss it!
Destination/location: Bremen Author/guide: Brian Wildsmith Departure Time: Timeless
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