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    The turner

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    Ritterstraße, 48291 Telgte

    Tourist attractions – various

    Sculpture

    The "woodturner" is a headless, man-sized sandstone figure that epitomises the artistry of the craft. While the back of the torso remains raw and unworked, the front shows finely crafted details: strong arms and hands whose protruding veins suggest the hard labour of a woodturner. In his right hand, the woodturner proudly presents a spinning top, the "dop", as the central symbol of his craft. The deliberate lack of identification of a specific craftsman draws attention to the craft itself. On the right-hand plinth, the inscription "A dop for a sandwich" is a reminder of the turner's reward, which once brought joy to town children.

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    The turner

    Ritterstraße, 48291 Telgte

    www.telgte.de/tourismus-kultur
    tourismus@telgte.de
    +49 (0) 2504 690 100

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    Stadt Telgte

    www.telgte.de/tourismus-kultur
    tourismus@telgte.de
    +49 (0) 2504 690 100

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    Information for cyclists
    Telgte is a charming town in the middle of the Münsterland parkland and, with its central location in the region, offers perfect conditions for cyclists.
    The following themed cycle paths run close to the historic town centre on the River Ems:
    EmsRadweg
    Peace Route
    Around 4500 kilometres of cycle paths invite you to discover the Münsterland region by bike. There is something for everyone. The Münsterland-wide junction system makes it easy to find your way around the region, even for those unfamiliar with the area.
    Junctions 4 and 42 are just a few metres away from the statue.

    Admission
    Free admission: 0 €

    Journey
    Travelling by car:
    Telgte can be reached by car via the A1 (Cologne - Bremen) or the A43 (Wuppertal - Münster). From Münster, it is around twelve kilometres via the B51 towards Telgte.
    Travelling by bus and train:
    Telgte is on the Münster - Rheda-Wiedenbrück railway line. It is about a ten-minute walk from the railway station in Telgte to the historic old town.
    Regional train 67 runs from Münster main station to Telgte station.
    Parking
    Knickenbergplatz is only a few metres away and offers several parking options. Other car parks are located at Emstor or on Antoniusstraße. The walk takes about 5-10 minutes.

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