This free app brings the history of Meppen Fortress and the era of the Thirty Years’ War to life digitally. Augmented reality brings long-demolished ramparts, moats, bridges, gates, fortifications, and structures such as the Paulsburg back to life, providing a vivid picture of what was once the most powerful regional fortress in the Diocese of M\u00fcnster. The \u201cHistory Tour\u201d takes you on a journey through the old fortified town. The tour introduces structures, landmarks, and historic sites, and provides interesting facts about the town\u2019s and fortress\u2019s history before, during, and after the Thirty Years\u2019 War. With the \u201cAR Tour,\u201d you become part of history. As part of an exciting adventure game, you\u2019ll encounter people and events at selected stops and find yourself swept up in the whirlwind of events surrounding the historically documented conquest of the city and fortress of Meppen by Catholic troops in May 1638. <\/p>\n
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Here’s how it works:<\/p>\n
\u203a Scan the QR code or<\/p>\n
Visit the App Store<\/p>\n
and download the \u201cMeppen 1638\u201d app<\/p>\n
\u203a Follow the installation instructions<\/p>\n
\u203a Turn on GPS and camera<\/p>\n
\u203a Discover buildings and sights on the \u201cHistory Tour\u201d\u2014<\/p>\n
Facts and interesting information about Meppen<\/p>\n
Learn about the history of the fortress or<\/p>\n
\u203a Become part of history with the \u201cAR Tour\u201d and<\/p>\n
regarding the historically documented conquest of the<\/p>\n
The city and the fortress played a role in 1638<\/p>\n
For the \u201cAR Tour,\u201d you\u2019ll need the game and puzzle map. You can pick one up at the Meppen Tourist Information Office, the Cultural Office, the Arenbergische Rentei, or the City Museum at the Koppelschleuse. Don\u2019t have your own device? You can rent a mobile device for a deposit at the Meppen Tourist Information Office (TIM). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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