Podcast Tour: From Roman Novaesium to the Neuss Riflemen

Düsseldorf, Germany
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Duration1h 34m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Discover the hidden layers of Neuss – a city whose two-thousand-year history is still passionately defended by its citizens. From the buried ashes of a Roman cavalry fort to the towering vaults of a medieval pilgrimage magnet, this tour shows how a community forged its identity through sheer survival. Join us and follow the development of the city's defenders: from desperate medieval militias that withstood brutal sieges to today's shooters who turn the city into a huge, living festival.

- 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 94 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history and memory and society and everyday life
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The vast green area where the huge annual Neuss Citizens' Rifle Festival takes place.
  2. 10m
    A breathtaking late Romanesque basilica that made Neuss a wealthy medieval pilgrimage site.
  3. Zeughaus Neuss
    10m
    A building from the 17th century that bridges the sacred history of the city, its military past, and its festival traditions.
  4. 10m
    The Blood Tower, a gloomy remnant of the medieval city wall and a testament to the brutal siege of Neuss.
  5. Rheinisches Schutzenmuseum
    10m
    An intimate museum dedicated to the deep-rooted memories and traditions of the shooting festival.
  6. Obertor
    10m
    A massive city gate from the 13th century, which illustrates the historical wealth and impressive fortifications of Neuss.
  7. Clemens-Sels-Museum
    10m
    A museum with extensive archaeological finds that connects the Roman and medieval threads of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Neuss main station to RennbahnPark using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Schützenfestwiese. Check connection on travel day.

End point

Walk from the Clemens Sels Museum to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Neuss main station. Check connection on travel day.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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