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- German
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Dive into the autumn of 1989, when the fate of an entire nation hung by a thread. This captivating tour takes you right through Leipzig, following in the footsteps of the Monday demonstrations. Experience how a small prayer in a Gothic church became an unstoppable wave of 70,000 people. They brought down a totalitarian regime armed with nothing but candles, prayers, and the sheer courage to say: We are the people.
- 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 94 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in power, protest & public spaces and power, protest & public space
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
From Leipzig main station with local public transport towards Nikolaikirche. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Nikolaikirche, Leipzig, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From the Memorial Museum in the "Runde Ecke" walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Leipzig Central Station. The starting point is the Memorial Museum in the "Runde Ecke," Leipzig, Germany.
Itinerary
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1St. Nicholas Church
The undisputed cradle of the Peaceful Revolution, where the Monday peace prayers laid the foundation for the opposition movement.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A monument in the churchyard that reminds of the place where the demonstrators were first subjected to brutal police violence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Augustusplatz
The huge square where 70,000 demonstrators gathered on October 9th and realized that they outnumbered the police.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gewandhaus
The concert hall where conductor Kurt Masur and the 'Leipzig Six' drafted and sent an urgent appeal for non-violence.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
An important point on the ring, where the echoing chants of the huge crowd paralyzed the stationed riot police.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6New Town Hall
The seat of the city administration, where the marching citizens reclaimed their urban space from the Communist Party.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Museum in der Runden Ecke
The feared Stasi headquarters, where the demonstrators broke the last ban of fear and later occupied the building.
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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