Medieval walk in Berlin: historical traces
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About this Tour
On this medieval walk in Berlin, you will discover the historic traces of the twin cities of Berlin and Cölln. Find out what the “False Waldemar” and “Otto the Lazy” were all about and why the provost from Bernau was lynched — with dramatic consequences for the city. Together, you will explore places around St. Mary's Church and Alexanderplatz and learn how people lived, worked and dealt with diseases such as plague or leprosy in the Middle Ages. This city tour combines profound historical knowledge with vivid stories and makes Berlin's medieval past tangible.
Steps of the tour
- Meeting point in front of the entrance to St. Mary's Church in Berlin
- Welcome and introduction to the history of the twin cities of Berlin & Cölln
- Walking to historic sites around St. Mary's Church
- Exciting stories about “False Waldemar” and “Otto the Lazy”
- Insights into social life in the Middle Ages
- Information about the Hanseatic League and Berlin's importance as a trading city
- Background on plague, leprosy and medieval jurisprudence
- Stories about robbing and cooperation between sister cities
- End point of the tour around Alexanderplatz
- Note: This is an intensive guided tour
Who should take part in this tour?
This historic city tour in Berlin is ideal for history buffs, Berlin fans and anyone who wants to learn more about the Middle Ages. The walk is also ideal for visitors to the city and locals who want to discover Berlin from a new perspective.
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