Dive into the 16th century and discover how a trading city became the epicenter of global navigation. Accompany your guide Max and the historian Julia on the footsteps of Gerhard Mercator, the man who mapped the world. From his dramatic flight from the Inquisition to the invention of the projection that still drives your GPS today – this tour contrasts the harsh, confined reality of life in the Renaissance with the boundless expanse of Mercator's genius. Discover hidden archaeological sites, touch the stones of medieval houses, and stand before the original, invaluable globes that forever changed humanity's place in the cosmos.
- 1.3 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 72 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
n between his public legacy and his private, pacifist reality.
It illuminates his religious ambivalence and his physical decline.
e the famous projection was invented in 1569.
into the residential architecture of the 16th century.
From Duisburg main station with local public transport towards Mercatorbrunnen. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to the Mercator Fountain. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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