Nuremberg: Theater Tour "The Executioner's Wife"
ID: GYG964034-1499085
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Experience history in an entertaining and informative way on this theater tour. Embark on a journey back in time to the year 1598 and learn more about the life of the Schmidt family of executioners in Nuremberg.
Immerse yourself in the year 1598 and accompany Maria Schmidt as she recounts her life as a "dishonorable woman." She is married to Master Frantz Schmidt, the famous executioner of Nuremberg, and lives with him and their children in the executioner's house on the Pegnitz River.
Learn more from Maria about life in the early modern period with all its challenges. Maria talks about civil rights and punishments, diseases and remedies, the threat of flooding, the situation of women, and above all, honor and dishonor. Experience history in a varied, exciting, humorous, and well-informed way.
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Highlights
- Learn interesting facts about the history of Nuremberg in an entertaining way.
- Gain insights into the lives of historical figures.
- Enjoy history brought to life in a lively and entertaining way.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts in front of the Henkerhaus (Am Trödelmarkt 58, 90403 Nuremberg). This is where the office of Geschichte Für Alle is located. The guide will be carrying a photo folder and a name tag with the name of the association.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
