Medieval Munich Tour: Night Watchman Experience in German
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München
Join Wolfram, the original night watchman, on a captivating tour through medieval Munich. Experience executions, cemeteries, torture, and more as you immerse yourself in the Middle Ages.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marienplatz - Wolfram the night watchman welcomes you and explains the tasks of the night watchman in the Middle Ages.
- St. Peter’s Church - Wolfram shows you the “poor sinner bell” and demonstrates the execution of Marco Bragadino.
- Petersplatz - We visit the medieval cemetery and learn why people wanted to be buried as close as possible to the altar.
- Viktualienmarkt - You will find out exactly where the first city wall of Munich stood.
- Old Town Hall - Wolfram closes the Talburg gate and shows you the medieval halberd.
- Burgstraße - We discover the medieval prison in Munich - the dungeon, the torture and what punishments there were in the Middle Ages.
- Münzstraße - You can take a look into Wolfram’s purse here, it shows you original silver pennies from the Middle Ages.
- Alter Hof - Here we experience the first castle that the Wittelsbach family built in Munich and why Duke Ludwig - the builder - was also called the strict one.
- Dienerstraße - Wolfram closes the Vorderes Schwabinger Tor and explains what remains are still reminiscent of the first city wall.
- Weinstraße - Wolfram closes the Rear Schwabing Gate and explains how addresses used to be.
- Schäfflerstraße - You will learn how people in the Middle Ages could get into debt - with the tally stick. Wolfram has his and explains exactly how it was possible.
- Frauenkirche - You are impressed by the size of the Frauenkirche! Wolfram explains how it was possible to build this church in just 20 years.
- Frauenplatz - Here you can discover which medieval traces can still be found in the old town today.
- Kaufingerstraße - Wolfram completes the Beautiful Tower. Here Wolfram says goodbye to you.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
Additional Information
Join Wolfram, the authentic night guard, on an urban exploration through the medieval era in Munich. Armed with a lantern, halberd, and a horn, the tour commences with an insight into the responsibilities of Wolfram, the night guard during the medieval period. Immerse in experiences covering executions, graveyards, torment, silver coins, the tally stick, the inception of Munich’s city wall among others, and be transported back to the Medieval times.
Location
Rathaus Apotheke
Marienplatz
Marienplatz - New Town Hall at the town hall pharmacy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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