
Podcast Tour The Unbreakable Shell Maastrichts 700 Year Siege
Sint Bernardusstraat 24, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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About this experience
Step into the crosshairs of European history. For centuries, Maastricht was a prize for competing empires, enduring over twenty devastating sieges. This walking tour reveals one of Europe's most formidable fortress cities. Trace military engineering from medieval stone walls shattered by cannon fire to ingenious water defenses, massive 18th-century earthworks and underground labyrinths. Discover stories of survival, the brilliance of legendary engineers and the determination of a city that refused to disappear.
- A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 125 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
Location
Sint Bernardusstraat 24, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Maastricht, Netherlands
Price
$5.49/ person
Duration2h 5min
Categoryculture