Medieval Zurich: Nuns, Princesses & the Rise of a City
ID: GYG1478224-2257137
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País: Switzerland
Duração:
02:00 horas
Descrição
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."
Destaques
- 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
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
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.
INCLUÍDO
- 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
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- Tower climbs
- Food, beverages and snacks
- Gratuities for your guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Audio guide devices
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
