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- English
Dive into a city torn apart by empires, rebuilt, and reinvented. Explore Saarbrücken's torn but extraordinary identity: Stengel's Baroque harmony of the 18th century and the breaks of the geopolitical tug-of-war in the 20th century. From French modernist occupation buildings to monumental propaganda architecture, this journey reveals a border city that is constantly wrestling with its own soul.
2.6 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 74 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and identity, migration and globalization
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from Saarbrücken main station to Ludwigskirche with local public transport. Walk a few minutes from the nearest stop to the meeting point. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
Walk from the Saarländisches Staatstheater to the nearest stop and take local public transport to Saarbrücker Hauptbahnhof. Please check the current connection on the travel day.
Itinerary
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1Ludwigskirche - Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Saarbrucken-Mitte
The crown jewel of Friedrich Joachim Stengel's work and one of the most important Protestant Baroque churches in Germany.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This modernist building, designed by the French architect Georges-Henri Pingusson, originally served as the French embassy during the Saar Protectorate.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A Baroque castle designed by Stengel with a striking modern glass insert by Gottfried Böhm, which today houses the Historical Museum Saar.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Saarlandisches Staatstheater
This monumental theater was built in 1938 as a 'gift' of the Nazi regime and stands as a somber reminder of the nationalist tug-of-war over the region.
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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