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- German
- English
Embark on an inspiring and profound journey through the medieval streets of Magdeburg. This is not just a walk past old buildings; it is an exploration of the source code of European civil liberty. Discover how a group of ambitious merchants, a visionary scribe, and a powerful archbishop negotiated for centuries to bring the Magdeburg Law into being – a legal framework that spread to over a thousand cities. Uncover the hidden tensions between freedom and exclusion and experience how the spirits of medieval cartels still shape our understanding of urban life today.
- 3.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 116 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory and power, protest, and 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 Magdeburg main station with local public transport towards the Ministry of the Interior and Sport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Eike-von-Repgow Monument. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Petriförder, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Magdeburg Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The monument to Eike von Repgow, the visionary who recorded customary law in the Sachsenspiegel, in front of a historic building from 1913.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A building in the style of Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Gothic from the early 20th century, which preserves the history of Magdeburg law.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The historical seat of the archbishop, where the tension between feudal power and bourgeois autonomy began.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
One of the largest Romanesque public arcades in Germany, representing the immense power of the trade guilds.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The historical seat of the bench, which functioned as the supreme court for Eastern Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The towering stone statue, the bourgeois autonomy, market rights, and the complex memory of freedom symbolizes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The Elbe bank, where the right of convoy fueled the immense wealth and power of the city.
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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Cancellation Policy
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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