Defensive corridors and secret passages under the castle
ID: GYG442267-796713
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Follow the knights through the defensive passages built into the city wall. Learn about defending the Nuremberg Empereor Castle. Discover the secret passages under the castle.
Thanks to its impregnable fortifications, Nuremberg was never conquered. Dug into the castle rock are narrow tunnels and high vaulted chambers inside the city wall. They were designed to make Nuremberg the best protected city in the empire.
In the sixteent century, the city built modern bastions that could withstand cannon fire. A labyrinth of defensive corridors were built underground to enable defenders to shoot at enemies from all sides as they tried to cross the moat.
How did the weapons work, hidden inside the city wall? How worked the gunners teams together?
Highlights
- Explore the sandstone city wall
- Slip into the role of a castle defender
- Learn about the genious architecture of the city wall and the moat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will climb lots of old stairways and ramps.
Meet in front of the entrance to the Historischer Kunstbunker.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
