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Traditions of Apolda

                   
                 
apollo tradition

Automobile industry

In the years between 1904 and 1928, the Apolda factory Ruppe & Son (since 1912 "Apollo Corp.") produced automobiles of the brands "Piccolo" and "Apollo" in ... more information

doberman

Doberman

This pedigree dog is well-known around world and has its origin in the town Apolda, where its citizen Friedrich Louis Dobermann (1834-1894) bred them for the first time. ... more information

           
           
           
bell founding

Bell Founding

The Bell Museum of Apolda - founded in 1952 - shows the cultural history of the bell in five parts from the beginning until the present day. ...
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knitwear

Knitwear

In a heir interest register of the year 1593 the name "David the Knitter" is listed. This entry proves that knitting by hand had already been practised in the 16th century. ... more information