Görlitz: From the Pestacker to the Fall of Man – Guided Tour of St. Nicholas Cemetery
ID: GYG1180982-1810566
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
A captivating evening tour of the Baroque St. Nicholas Cemetery awaits guests who want to delve into the city's history and the stories of its inhabitants.
During the evening guided tour of Nikolaifriedhof, you will learn how the city's history is intertwined with the life stories of its residents.
Established as early as the 12th century, the cemetery, with its plague field, Baroque tombs, epitaphs, and burial houses, remained the city's most important burial ground until the mid-19th century.
Its shrub and tree population makes the site worth visiting in any season.
Eerie, quirky, and legendary stories surround the individual graves of Görlitz's merchants, artisans, and mayors, along with their families. Let yourself be captivated by the exciting, touching, bizarre, and even entertaining stories told by the gravestones.
The walking tour begins and ends at the wrought-iron entrance gate next to St. Nicholas Church.
Due to the presence of stairs and uneven surfaces, sturdy shoes are recommended. Not suitable for people with impaired mobility.
Highlights
- Learn about the city's history and the stories of people's lives.
- Entertainment and reflection in the Baroque cemetery grounds.
- Walking Tour through the Episodes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Next to the church Nikolaikirche is the wrought-iron entrance gate to the Baroque Nikolaifriedhof cemetery. Our tour guide will be waiting for you at this gate.
INCLUDED
- Ticket for the 90-minute tour
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.
