“The Great Purchase” - How Kempten Commemorates the 500th Anniversary of the Peasants' War
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1525: a decisive year. Not only for Memmingen, the city most commonly associated with the Peasants' War - but also for the city of Kempten and its surroundings. During the Peasants' War, the peasants demanded their old freedoms back, Kempten acquired its own independence, and the wars were militarily suppressed. Exactly 500 years have passed since this crisis-ridden time, yet the events of that time still hold great significance for the city of Kempten. To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Peasants' War, Kempten has its own exhibition. Additionally, at the end of September, the city will host a grand historical festival with a colorful program.