Breathe in the salt of the Baltic water mingling with the rich aroma of dark roasting coffee, and listen to the echo of footsteps on ancient cobblestones. These heavy bricks and graceful spires hide a relentless cycle of destruction and recreation. Brilliant creators shaped these magnificent streets... but they often paid a steep price to satisfy unyielding royal desires.
I am Adam, by the way. As we walk, the audio will play automatically when you near each landmark, though you can hit play manually if you prefer. If the winding alleys confuse you, just check the map in your app, and feel free to ask questions in the chat at any stop. Oh, and do watch your step on the cobblestones and look out for the local cyclists... they take absolutely no prisoners.
Let us begin our journey at the site of a once-mighty institution, torn down by a king's ruthless decree
