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Dive into Hildesheim's dramatic post-war history. In 1945 the medieval heart of the city was destroyed in just 15 minutes. Two visions collided afterwards: the concrete optimism of the 1950s and a later citizen movement that reclaimed lost half-timbered buildings. Discover architectural compromises, reconstructed squares, and the questions of memory, authenticity, and urban identity.
- 2.0 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 83 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure, and innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the Theater für Niedersachsen. Open the app at the starting point and begin the tour.
The tour ends at the Hildesheim town hall. The app guides you to the last stop.
Itinerary
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A symbol of the modernist optimism of the 1950s. It stands for the city's initial decision to build a new future instead of reconstructing the destroyed past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A prime example of the ideal of the 'car-friendly city'. This historic main axis was widened in the 1950s to give priority to motor traffic over pedestrian life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A fascinating place that shows a church reconstructed in the 1950s next to a quirky half-timbered house that was controversially rebuilt from scratch in 2012.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A striking visual compromise, where a preserved Renaissance facade from 1586 was placed on a completely modern post-war building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The highlight of the tour: a breathtaking medieval square that was completely reconstructed in the 1980s after citizens demanded the demolition of modernist post-war buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The town hall, rebuilt in the 1950s, represents an early, simplified compromise between history and modernity and stands in sharp contrast to the later replicas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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