Do you know the dark secrets of the imperial city? On this walking tour through legendary squares, you’ll hear spine-chilling legends and learn about the criminal cases of days gone by. Because in Aachen, especially during the Middle Ages, things were often quite gruesome! For example, at Münsterplatz and Katschhof, listen to stories about court rulings, torture chambers, and horrific executions. Marvel at the schemes of the robber gangs and witches at the Fischmarkt, as well as those of the Black Master Builder of the choir hall. This unique tour for anyone interested in the dark side of history takes you back to a time when crime and mysterious events lurked on many street corners. For instance, the Elisenbrunnen was once a scene of gambling and duels—activities that, while not exactly uncommon in a well-visited spa and bathing town, were anything but legal. Spa guests with syphilis, shady deals, bar brawls, and unsavory characters once defined the atmosphere in certain corners of the city. And even famous figures like Casanova contributed to the city’s dark history with their dubious antics.