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- German
- English
Descend into the dark, echoing mines of the Siegerland and immerse yourself in the scandalous, opulent world of the Baroque nobility. This tour explores the deep paradox of Siegen: a city where the brutal, bone-breaking work of iron mining financed the exquisite, immortal masterpieces of Peter Paul Rubens. Discover how a scandalous affair, a princely captivity, and the relentless hammering of water-powered forges shaped a city with two faces.
- 1.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 86 minutes
- Ideal for art, design, aesthetics, history, and memory
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, interactive guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point at the entrance of the Siegerland Museum in the Upper Castle. Start the tour at Burgstraße by the museum.
The tour ends at the victory steps at the Cologne Gate. Follow the tour to the seating steps on the bank of the Sieg.
Itinerary
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1
A medieval fortress that houses both original masterpieces by Rubens and an underground iron mine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A simple memorial plaque marking the lost house where Peter Paul Rubens was born in exile.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A 13th-century church, crowned with the golden 'crown,' a symbol of wealth and colonial connections.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The residence of the Protestant rulers, with the imposing 'Thick Tower'.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Siegens oldest church, which served the workers and miners on the outskirts of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Iconic bronze statues of a miner and a foundry worker, romanticizing the grueling industrial labor of the region.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The revitalized riverbanks, where the water that once powered the ironworks now offers a peaceful public space.
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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