Light that shines through the seasons
Als unsere Altstadt kürzlich so schneeverzaubert war, habe ich mich für die Lübeck ZWISCHENZEILEN in Richtung St. Marien aufgemacht. Mein Ziel war der Glasdome – (m)ein kleiner Sehnsuchtsort im Rathausinnenhof, der inmitten der Backsteinherrlichkeit sein Leuchten in die Welt schickt.
Die Lichter glitzerten, der Duft von gebrannten Mandeln und Glühwein lag in der Luft, und die Vorfreude auf das bevorstehende Weihnachtsfest war förmlich spürbar. Mit der Ratskirche St. Marien, dem Rathaus und dem Markt gilt das Herz der Altstadt als eines der schönsten Quartiere im UNESCO-Welterbe – und das nicht nur in der Vorweihnachtszeit.
A magical fairytale world inside a glass dome
Even from afar, the glass dome, with its protective glass cupola, draws attention. It looks a bit like an illuminated flying object. Its transparent walls capture the daylight and make the enchanting details inside shine. When darkness falls, the colorful world of the dome shimmers with a fairytale glow that revives childhood dreams. Or adult dreams. Because inside, it's all about fairytales. And no: it's nothing like you imagine.
The fairy tales in the glass dome are presented in a rather unorthodox way. There are hidden clues. Sometimes you have to look very closely. During your tour, you'll very likely strike up conversations with other people who are also wondering which fairy tale might be being referred to. Rapunzel, isn't she the one with the hair extensions?
More is more
If you're someone who needs a lot of clarity and loves minimalist simplicity, you might find it just a tiny bit overwhelming. Inside the Dome, everything is colorful, glittering, glamorous, iridescent, and sparkling. Soap bubbles drift through the air. A majestic white stag draws the eye into the distance. Teddy bears, toys, an armchair for Santa Claus, colorful baubles. The most whimsical details are presented with a wink and a smile. Just like in life, nothing seems to fit together perfectly, and then you find the common thread. And that's precisely why the Dome is my place of longing. I love the abundance and the sparkle. The extras.
What do you dream of? That Ken anticipates your every wish? That magnificent birds of paradise take you to your exotic dream destination? Surely that, like in a fairy tale, everything turns out well in the end? Yes, that would be wonderful.
Um den Dome in diesem Jahr noch zu erleben, musst du dich ein wenig sputen. Noch bis zum 23. Dezember um 19.00 Uhr ist er geöffnet. Die gute Nachricht ist, dass er vom 7.-9. Juni 2024 zum HanseKulturFestival wieder auftaucht. Und im September kannst du ihn beim Lichterzauber in Travemünde besuchen.
Life won't sparkle unless you do!
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