Self-guided podcast tour The Trier of Karl Marx

Look behind the manifesto and dive into the cobblestone alleys that shaped the most controversial thinker in history. This captivating walking tour reveals layer by layer the Trier of the 19th century – a city in the tension between the ideals of the Enlightenment and oppressive Prussian authoritarianism. You will find out how a local wine crisis, a forced religious conversion, and a stolen branch of firewood ignited the spirit of the young Karl Marx. - 3.8 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 119 min. - Ideal for everyone interested in history, memory and power, protest, and public space Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

1. 1

   Karl-Marx-Haus

   10 min

   The birthplace of Karl Marx, which laid the foundation for his family's struggles under Prussian rule.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10 min

   The historic Jewish quarter that illustrates the systematic antisemitism that forced Marx's father to convert.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   The central marketplace where Marx experienced the economic destruction of the local vintners.

4. 4

   Jesuitenkirche

   10 min

   The location of Marx's gymnasium, where he came into contact with radical ideals of the Enlightenment despite state surveillance.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   The house where Marx spent his youth and absorbed the liberal, intellectual atmosphere his father cultivated.

6. 6

   Karl-Marx-Statue

   10 min

   A colossal bronze statue, a gift from China, sparked debates about Marx's modern legacy and the appropriation of his criticism.

7. 7

   Alter Moselkran

   10 min

   A historic river crane that represents the local economy and where Marx's early journalism defended the rights of poor farmers.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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