Self-guided podcast tour The Firestorm of Würzburg

52 minutesGerman, EnglishWurzburg, Germany

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Dive into the heart of Würzburg and discover the shocking, but also deeply moving history of March 16, 1945. On this captivating journey, you will learn how a 20-minute bombing raid ignited a firestorm that burned an entire medieval city to the ground. Experience how people decided on the reconstruction – not by hiding their scars, but by transforming their architecture into a permanent, breathtaking monument. From molten sandstone to miraculously saved frescoes: Witness the ultimate proof of human resilience.

- 1.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stations over 52 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in the senses & emotions of the city and senses & emotions 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

Marienkapelle
Marktpl. 7, Wurzburg, Germany
A Gothic chapel from the 14th century that completely burned down in 1945 and today stands as an impressive testament to the resilience and architectural memory of the city.
10 min
The historic town hall houses a claustrophobic memorial room in the basement with a scale model of the destroyed city
10 min
A massive Romanesque cathedral that consciously integrated modern, unadorned ele
ments during its post-war reconstruction to make its wounds visible.
10 min
A magnificent Baroque palace in which an American 'Monuments Man' won a race aga
inst time to save the world's largest ceiling fresco from the elements.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

From Würzburg main station take local public transport towards Marienkapelle. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to the Marian Chapel. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

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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