Podcast Tour: From Roman Novaesium to the Neuss Riflemen

1 hr 34 minGerman, EnglishDüsseldorf, Germany

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Discover the hidden layers of Neuss – a city whose two-thousand-year history is still passionately defended by its citizens. From the buried ashes of a Roman cavalry fort to the towering vaults of a medieval pilgrimage magnet, this tour shows how a community forged its identity through sheer survival. Join us and follow the development of the city's defenders: from desperate medieval militias that withstood brutal sieges to today's shooters who turn the city into a huge, living festival.

- 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 94 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history and memory and society and everyday life Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
Point-to-point navigation between stops

What you'll do

The vast green area where the huge annual Neuss Citizens' Rifle Festival takes place
10 min
A breathtaking late Romanesque basilica that made Neuss a wealthy medieval pilgrimage site
10 min
Zeughaus Neuss
Markt 42-44, Neuss, Germany
A building from the 17th century that bridges the sacred history of the city, its military past, and its festival traditions.
10 min
The Blood Tower, a gloomy remnant of the medieval city wall and a testament to the brutal siege of Neuss
10 min
Rheinisches Schutzenmuseum
Oberstrasse 58, Neuss, Germany
An intimate museum dedicated to the deep-rooted memories and traditions of the shooting festival.
10 min
Obertor
Am Obertor 7, Neuss, Germany
A massive city gate from the 13th century, which illustrates the historical wealth and impressive fortifications of Neuss.
10 min
Clemens-Sels-Museum
Am Obertor, Neuss, Germany
A museum with extensive archaeological finds that connects the Roman and medieval threads of the tour.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

4 locations

Pickup details

From Neuss main station to RennbahnPark using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Schützenfestwiese. Check connection on travel day.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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