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LOST ART INTERNET DATABASE
The database is a project of Germany's central office for the documentation of lost cultural property. It was set up jointly by the federal government and the states and registers cultural objects which, as a result of persecution under the Nazi dictatorship and the Second World War, were relocated, moved, or seized, especially from Jewish owners.
 http://www.lostart.de/?lang=english
DEUTSCHE
KULTUR INTERNATIONAL
Information on student, academic and artist exchanges, as well as
studying German and Germany's cultural policy. In German and English.
http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de/
eindex.htm
INSTITUT FÜR
AUSLANDSBEZIEHUNGEN (IFA)
Institute for foreign cultural relations. The Institute provides a
platform for mutual exchange of culture, education and information
on an international level. In English and German.
http://www.ifa.de
GERMANY
- LAND OF CULTURE
The site of the German National Tourist Board offers information about
castles and palaces, scenic routes and historic highlights of Germany.
In English and German.
http://www.deutschland-tourismus.de/index_DEU.htm
FOREIGN
OFFICE: CULTURAL RELATIONS POLICY
The Foreign Office provides information about Germany's cultural relations,
the promotion of the German language, arts and the media and the education
policy. In English, German, French.
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/www/en/aussenpolitik/
kulturpolitik
KULTURPORTAL
DEUTSCHLAND
The site of the German Government Commissioner for Cultural and Media
Affairs. In German.
http://www.kulturportal-deutschland.de
VIRTUAL
LIBRARY MUSEEN
The site provides access to 8,500 museums in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland. Includes exhibit reviews and calendar. In English and
German.
http://www.hco.hagen.de/museen1.htm
GERMAN HISTORICAL
INSTITUTE
An independent research institute promoting historical
research in Germany and the U.S. The Institute supports and advises
historians and political scientists. Information on the Institute's
library, calendars, publications, scholarships, bulletin and reference
guides. In English.
http://www.ghi-dc.org
HAUS DER
GESCHICHTE DER BRD
The Haus der Geschichte der Bundesrepublik Deutschland is a museum
of contemporary history. It depicts Germany's history from the end
of World War II until the present.
http://www.hdg.de
GOETHE INSTITUT
Extensive information on language classes and teacher training in
Germany and on cultural events. Worldwide list of institutes. Many
links to all sorts of Germany-related information. In English and
German.
http://www.goethe.de
RADIO GOETHE
Radio Goethe promotes the music of modern German bands. It is aired by numerous college radio stations across the US and Canada. You can listen or download the latest show, read interviews and find links to German bands on the website. In English and German.
http://www.radio-goethe.de
DEUTSCHER
MUSIKRAT
The German Music Council sponsors foreign concert tours by German
amateur music ensembles and exchange programs between German and foreign
youth music groups. In German.
http://www.deutsche-kultur-international.de
MORITZBURG
FESTIVAL
The chamber music festival in Moritzburg Castle near Dresden has established
itself in the eleven years of existence as one of the most respected
European chamber music events due to its exceptional quality.
http://www.moritzburgfestival.de/pages_engl/frames_engl.html
DEUTSCHER
KULTURRAT
The German Culture Council provides information on America-related
programs conducted by its various sections. In German.
http://www.kulturrat.de
GERMAN
PUBLISHERS & BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION
Here you can find all available German books. In German.
http://www.buchhandel.de
FEDERATION
OF GERMAN ARCHITECTS
In English and German.
http://www.bda-architekten.de
DEUTSCHER MUSEUMSBUND
(DMB)
German Museums Association. As the major national museums association
DMB represents all types of museums as well as museum staff and those
working for museums. In German and English.
http://www.museumsbund.de
DEUTSCHER BÜHNENVEREIN
German Theatre Association. The association sees itself not only as
a body committed to preserving theatre but also as an organisation
which regards art and culture as indispensable parts of urban life,
placing them at the very centre of its activities. In English and
German.
http://www.buehnenverein.de
DIE DEUTSCHE BIBLIOTHEK
(DDB)
The German Library. Die Deutsche Bibliothek is the national library
and national bibliographic information centre for the Federal Republic
of Germany. It is responsible for the collection, processing and bibliographic
indexing of all German and German-language publications issued since
1913. In English and German.
http://www.ddb.de
RICHARD WAGNER
FESTIVAL IN BAYREUTH
These pages provide information about the route to Bayreuth, ordering
tickets, admission, the programme and the cast of this year's performances.
http://www.festspiele.de
BERLINALE
Annual International Film Festival in Berlin. Since its establishment
in 1951, the Berlin International Film Festival has become one of
the leading international film festivals, alongside Cannes and Venice.
http://www.berlinale.de
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