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- German
- English
Dive into the ultimate urban experiment. Mannheim is not just a city; it is a 300-year-old mathematical grid built on the radical ideas of baroque absolutism, conditional tolerance, and technological innovation. Accompany your guide Tom and the city historian Sofia as they decipher the alphanumeric streets of the square city. You will find out how a huge castle produced an entire street grid, how a volcanic winter led to the invention of the bicycle on exactly those streets, and how the city's promise of refuge was both its greatest triumph and its most tragic mistake.
- 3.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 111 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure innovation, and urbanism 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
From Mannheim main station with local public transport towards Mannheim Castle. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Mannheim Palace, Mannheim, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Herschelbad, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Mannheim Central Station. The starting point is Herschelbad, Mannheim, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Baroque Palace Mannheim
The magnificent Baroque palace that serves as the origin and philosophical anchor for the entire Mannheim grid system.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A former arsenal in Block C5, representing the origins of the city as a fortress and its early policy of economic tolerance.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The modern synagogue in F3 stands as a testament to the historical integration, tragic persecution, and resilient return of the Jewish community of Mannheim.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The historic market square with a unique twin building, where the Old Town Hall and a Catholic church share a single bell tower.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Paradeplatz
The central node of the grid where the main axes intersect, with the Grupello Pyramid and a striking glass monument.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Mannheim
The former residence of Karl Drais, the inventor of the first two-wheeled means of transport, which used the flat grid of the city as a test track.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A breathtaking public Art Nouveau bath, donated by a Jewish merchant, representing the height of civic spirit and public welfare.
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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