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Experience Frankenstein live: Event in Ingolstadt on June 28th!
On June 28th, experience a 90-minute guided tour to the locations of Frankenstein's story in Ingolstadt. Tickets from 9 euros.
Experience Frankenstein live: Event in Ingolstadt on June 28th!
On Saturday, June 28th, a very special event in Ingolstadt will make the hearts of literature enthusiasts beat faster. Under the motto “A Search for Traces”, an experienced guide leads the participants to the original locations of the tragic story of Doctor Frankenstein and his horror – his monster. This tour will last around 90 minutes and is aimed at those aged 13 and over.
The participants will meet at 10 a.m. at the tourist information office on Rathausplatz, Moritzstraße 19. The guide, an expert in the city and an expert on the Frankenstein story, will provide exciting background information on the significance of the first Bavarian state university and the historical context of the story. A ticket costs 12 euros, reduced price 9 euros, and can be purchased easily www.ingolstadt.live can be purchased like that Danube Courier reported.
The origin story of Frankenstein
The famous character Frankenstein is not only a monster, but also one of the most famous creations in world literature. Mary Shelley wrote her novel Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus in 1818, inspired by a stormy night on Lake Geneva while telling ghost stories with friends. This creature is inextricably linked with Ingolstadt, where the main character, Victor Frankenstein, studied and brought his terrifying creation to life. The cityscape reflects the scientific importance that Ingolstadt had at the time of the novel.
Ingolstadt was an important place for science at the time, although the university where Victor Frankenstein studied no longer existed at the time of the novel's plot. Nevertheless, this location was deliberately chosen by Mary Shelley to underline the dark atmosphere of her story. The “Old Anatomy”, which is now part of the German Medical History Museum, also plays a central role in the story of the creation of the monster.
Cultural heritage and exciting connections
The legend of Frankenstein has not only shaped literature, but also the film industry. In particular, the iconic 1931 film, directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff, firmly anchored the image of the monster in pop culture. But the 1994 film adaptation, in which Robert de Niro plays the role of the monster, also illuminates the tragic dimension of this character.
Ingolstadt also has a fascinating history that is reflected in numerous stories. For example, Adam Weishaupt, who founded the Illuminati secret society in 1776, was a significant part of this city's history. Its members included personalities such as Goethe and Knigge, who also contributed to its cultural influence.
If you would like to find out more about the fusion of myth and reality in Ingolstadt, you can purchase the book “Traces of a Phantom – Frankenstein in Ingolstadt”, which offers further exciting background information, such as Experience Ingolstadt summarizes.