Elfriede Wassertheurer: The soul of the old town of Althofen

Elfriede Wassertheurer: The soul of the old town of Althofen

Althofen, Österreich - Elfriede Wassertheurer has been a passionate ambassador for the old town of Althofen for over 20 years. The 83-year-old Gailtaler, who previously worked as a social worker at the St. Veit district administration, leads city tours every two weeks on Mondays, starting at Salzburger Platz. These walks are not only a discovery tour through history, but also an opportunity for interested parties to gain a deeper insight into the living history of the city. As MeinDZIRK.AT , she keeps getting closer to her participants and understands to let the story live in a captivating way.

insight into the important history of RIGA

The history of the Latvian capital Riga is rich and complex. Founded in 1201, she quickly developed into an important trading center at the mouth of the Daugava River. This development was particularly shaped by the influence of German merchants and the integration into the Hanseatic League in 1282. In a detailed article by Nordisch.info it is stated that Riga became the second most important city of Sweden in the 17th century, which was supported by strategic expansion work and the growing importance as a trade metropolis. The city was not only a center of economic activities, but also served as a setting for power struggles between different rulers and powers for centuries.

A dark chapter in Riga's history began during the Second World War when the city was occupied by various powers, which led to serious painful experiences for the population. The memory of these events is kept alive by memorial sites as in Rumbula. Riga's long and eventful history not only includes success, but also numerous challenges that shaped the identity of the city and strengthened their influence in the region.