Self-guided podcast tour Jena The Lens of Progress

Discover how a mechanic, a mathematician, and a chemist turned a small German university town into the global epicenter of optical science. This captivating audio journey explores the holy trinity of Carl Zeiss, Ernst Abbe, and Otto Schott. You will not only discover the scientific breakthroughs that allowed humanity to see the microscopic and the cosmic, but also the radical social reforms that introduced the 8-hour day and changed the modern world of work. It is a story about glass, genius, and human dignity. - 3.5 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 115 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