Where do well-known proverbs and idioms like “going from bad to worse” actually come from? And what do they have to do with life in past centuries?
Discover the surprising origins of our everyday language on this special themed walking tour through the historic old town of Hann. Münden.
On an entertaining walk through the half-timbered town, you’ll learn how historical building techniques, crafts, and ways of life have shaped the origins of numerous idioms. Hann. Münden’s impressive half-timbered architecture provides vivid examples that bring the original meanings of well-known proverbs to life.
This special guided tour of Hann. Münden combines the history of language, half-timbered architecture, and fascinating insights into the daily lives of past generations. It’s a diverse experience for anyone who wants to discover historical contexts and get to know familiar idioms from a completely different perspective.
