Honorable award: Zeil awards the first citizen medal to researchers!

Honorable award: Zeil awards the first citizen medal to researchers!

In a moving ceremony, the city of Zeil on the Main awarded its newly created citizens' medal for the first time on Thursday. The award went to two outstanding personalities, Heinrich Weisel and Alois circulation, both of whom were honored for their tireless commitment to local research. In his laudation, Mayor Thomas Stadelmann (SPD) emphasized the extraordinary achievements of the honored, who, with their extensive research and their publications, made an important contribution to the history and culture of Zeil. Weisel, 89 years old, contributed significantly to local research with his passionate research on craftsmanship and family stories. His work includes both the documentation and the storytelling of stories that interweave the craft, art and human destinies. As The main-post was noticed for Weisel that its knowledge was passed on in many publications was what he brought in numerous awards.

his colleague Alois circulation, 86 years old, was also honored for his outstanding work. Stadelmann emphasized that Umlauf's commitment to local research goes far beyond a simple hobby; It is a life's work. As early as the 1950s, he began to discover Zeil's history and thus made himself indispensable for understanding the city identity. Umlaufs numerous publications, including important works on the witch hunts, are recognized as milestones in the historical reappraisal. The mayor particularly praised the ability to transform dry facts into living stories that make the historical heritage of the city tangible, and described him as an expert whose name remains connected to the history of Zeil forever.

a city with history and life

Zeil on the Main, known as one of the most attractive cities of Franconia, has made a name for itself due to its historical substance and modern quality of life. The city, conveniently located between Bamberg and Schweinfurt, not only offers locals, but also tourists a variety of options. In Zeil you can not only shop and relax, but also explore the rich history in the form of well -preserved half -timbered houses and historical documentation centers. Mayor Stadelmann invites everyone to discover the beauty and the diverse offers of the city itself, which make life in Zeil worth living. Details can be found on of the website of the city .