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Heritage Sites in Esslingen am Neckar
Explore Esslingen's rich cultural heritage.
13 StopsEstimated Duration: 133 minutes
The 'Cultural Heritage in Esslingen am Neckar' trail is a fascinating journey through the city's storied past. Over the course of 5.1 km, you'll spend just over two hours exploring key sites such as Villa Merkel, a museum showcasing contemporary art within a charming historic villa. The Kielmeyerhaus, with its impressive Renaissance architecture and intricate timber framing, is another standout. Not to be missed is the Gothic beauty of St. Dionys Church. Immerse yourself in the blend of art, history, and stunning architecture, and discover the best of Esslingen's cultural treasures.
Did you know? — Villa Merkel
The villa is considered the first prestigious cement house built with rammed concrete.
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Villa Merkel
Museum
626 mStraight-line estimate from stop 1 to stop 2
2
Postmichelbrunnen
Fountain
82 mStraight-line estimate from stop 2 to stop 3
3
Altes Rathaus
Civic Buildings
76 mStraight-line estimate from stop 3 to stop 4
4
Neues Rathaus
Civic Buildings
60 mStraight-line estimate from stop 4 to stop 5
5
Kielmeyerhaus
Monument
97 mStraight-line estimate from stop 5 to stop 6
6
Münster St. Paul
Church
77 mStraight-line estimate from stop 6 to stop 7
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Frauenkirche
Church
176 mStraight-line estimate from stop 7 to stop 8
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Stadtkirche St. Dionys
Church
170 mStraight-line estimate from stop 8 to stop 9
9
Thermometer, Barometer, Hydrometer, Entfernungstafel
Monument
38 mStraight-line estimate from stop 9 to stop 10
10
Schelztor
Monument
1.0 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 10 to stop 11
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Park am Ebershaldenfriedhof
Park
857 mStraight-line estimate from stop 11 to stop 12
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Ev. Kirche St. Bernhardt
Church
1.8 kmStraight-line estimate from stop 12 to stop 13
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