Medieval Zurich: Nuns, Princesses & the Rise of a City
ID: GYG1478224-2257137
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Land: Zwitserland
Duur:
02:00 uren
Beschrijving
Join a guide to explore medieval Zurich and uncover how abbesses, royals and religious bodies built the city. Hear stories of faith, power and rivalry up to 1200.
Step back to the era of the Frankish kingdoms and medieval monasteries on this 2-hour small-group walking tour across Zurich’s Old Town. Trace how princess-abbesses, Benedictine nuns, and powerful monastic foundations shaped this riverside settlement into a thriving "Step into Zurich between the fall of Rome and the High Middle Ages. Follow your local guide to the Fraumünster and hear how kings, princesses, and powerful abbesses helped turn religious institutions into centers of wealth, influence, and urban life.
Continue to the Grossmünster, St. Peter's Church, and former monastic sites while your local guide tells stories of saints, rulers, monks, and medieval citizens. Discover how faith and political power competed and cooperated in shaping early Zurich.
Finish along the banks of the Limmat River, once vital to trade and daily life. Through your local guide's storytelling, uncover how monasteries, royal privilege, commerce, and belief laid the foundations for the city Zurich would become."
Hoogtepunten
- Discover the medieval history of Zurich on a guided walking tour
- Visit St. Peter’s Church and see Europe’s largest church clock face
- Explore the old abbey ruins and trace the foundations of Carolingian life
- Learn about the legends and early history of Grossmünster Cathedral
- Walk along both banks of the Limmat River and see the city’s landmarks
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Weather-appropriate clothing is advised as the tour is outdoors.
The tower entrance ticket for Grossmünster is not included and payable on site at your own discretion.
INCLUDED
- Professional English-speaking guide specialised in medieval & Frankish period Zurich history
- Guided walking tour for the full 2 hours
- Fraumünster entrance ticket
- Historical storytelling, medieval context and commentary at every stop
- Route navigation through Zurich Old Town
- Introductory brief about Frankish kingdom monastic culture
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Tower climbs
- Food, beverages and snacks
- Gratuities for your guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Audio guide devices
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
