Podcast Tour Siegen The Rough Forge and the Masterpiece

Rhine River, Germany
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Duration1h 26m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

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

  • 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. Siegerlandmuseum
    10m
    A medieval fortress that houses both original masterpieces by Rubens and an underground iron mine.
  2. 10m
    A simple memorial plaque marking the lost house where Peter Paul Rubens was born in exile.
  3. Nikolaikirche
    10m
    A 13th-century church, crowned with the golden 'crown,' a symbol of wealth and colonial connections.
  4. 10m
    The residence of the Protestant rulers, with the imposing 'Thick Tower'.
  5. Martinikirche
    10m
    Siegens oldest church, which served the workers and miners on the outskirts of the city.
  6. Henner und Frieder
    10m
    Iconic bronze statues of a miner and a foundry worker, romanticizing the grueling industrial labor of the region.
  7. 10m
    The revitalized riverbanks, where the water that once powered the ironworks now offers a peaceful public space.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at the entrance of the Siegerland Museum in the Upper Castle. Start the tour at Burgstraße by the museum.

End point

The tour ends at the victory steps at the Cologne Gate. Follow the tour to the seating steps on the bank of the Sieg.

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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