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Guided Tour Ruhr 5 Hattingen old town walk
A goblin and the miracle of Hattingen
Due to its 143 remaining and carefully restored framework houses in the medieval old town Hattingen is also called the "Rothenburg at the Ruhr". Since 1576 the old town hall is overlooking the market place in the heart of the city. The cafés around invite to stay.
On one of our entertaining and informative guided tours through Hattingen old town You'll hear a lot about the city's history and present time and also
why the tower of St. Georges Church is leaning,
what the old town hall has to do with meat inspection,
how to pay rent with beeswax,
how a flat iron building looks like,
where the miracle of Hattingen took place,
how a tavern turned into a church,
what shops have to do with shutters,
what discomfort from above was waiting for careless pedestrians
and in what way this is connected with blood grooves, sacrificial stones, giants and goblins.
Operator: TSR
Meeting-point: Central bus terminal
Length: about 1-1,5 hour(s)
Dates: none
Max. number of participants: 20 people
Price: English tours 150€; all the year round on request
Special note: Please wear convenient and weatherproof shoes/clothing.
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