Self-guided podcast tour Wiesbaden: The Geometry of Power

Immerse yourself in the 19th century and discover how a sleepy market town transformed into a world-famous spa metropolis through the sheer force of enlightened absolutism and boiling hot thermal water. Accompany Tom, an urban planner, and his local girlfriend Angela on their walk along the five border streets of Wiesbaden's 'Historic Pentagon'. You will discover the hidden tensions between ducal power and bourgeois pride, learn how medieval history was erased for geometric perfection, and dive into the luxurious, sometimes scandalous bathing culture that attracted Europe's elite. - 2.9 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 106 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism, infrastructure & innovation and urbanism & innovation Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app