Hometown Karlsruhe: City walk through Karlsruhe

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Experience history, feel the present and marvel at the future! At 300 years old, Karlsruhe is still young - and yet it can already look back on an eventful past. As a baroque planned city, a novelty of its time, the city has retained this pioneering spirit to this day. On the way with our city guides you will learn everything about the origins of Karlsruhe and the development of the city into an important cultural and innovation location. Peppered with funny anecdotes and personal insider tips from our best city experts, every tour is a special experience.

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Operated by: Karlsruhe Tourismus GmbH

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The "Platz der Grundrechte" (Platz der Grundrechte), created in 2005, is located between the circle and the palace square in the pedestrian zone between the market square and the palace. Here you will find 24 double-sided street signs dealing with the issues of right and wrong - with statements from judges, lawyers and citizens who came into conflict with the law.

Duration: 10 minutes

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The Karlsruhe Palace is the center of the fan-shaped city of Karlsruhe. The city's radial streets run from there. Discover the backdrop of the castle and the beautiful castle garden. We only look at the castle from the outside on the tour and do not go inside. If you would like to visit it yourself, you can find out about the entrance fee directly from the attraction at a later date.

Duration: 15 minutes

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The highest independent constitutional body of the judiciary has its seat in Karlsruhe. Learn more from our guide about the Federal Constitutional Court. We only look at the BVG from the outside on the tour and do not go inside.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Karlsruhe Botanical Gardens

The Botanical Garden is located directly behind the Federal Constitutional Court. The green oasis, with a variety of colorful flowers and trees, creates a beautiful and relaxing place.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Explore the Karlsruhe market square with our tour guide. Because there is a lot to see there, such as the city church and the town hall, as well as the Karlsruhe pyramid. It is the symbol of the city and the tomb of the city's founder, Margrave Karl Wilhelm von Baden-Durlach. We look at the pyramid from the outside. Entry is not possible.

Duration: 10 minutes

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At the Rondellplatz is the constitutional column, which is connected to an obelisk with a fountain. In addition, the Margravial Palace is located on the square, as well as the entrance to the Ettlinger Tor shopping center and the Landesgewerbeamt.

Duration: 10 minutes
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