In XIII-XVII centuries in Northern Europe was created an alliance of German cities to protect free traders and merchants from the power of feudal lords and piracy. About 200 cities and towns were members of the famous Hanseatic League. Lübeck was the largest center of the union. City remained free until 1937 when it lost his status after Nazis came to power.
Lübeck has a great old town, which was partly damaged during the bombing, but was rebuilt. Lubeck kept the spirit of the old Hanseatic town so well that many of its historic buildings in the old town listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old city located on the island, which is very convenient .
Holstein gate (Holstentor) is the first interesting site on the way from the train station. Actually gate is the main attraction of the city and the entire state of Schleswig-Holstein. Since 2006 in Germany every year appears commemorative 2 Euro coin. On the first coin from 2006 is depicted the Holstein gate.
Market Square is very beautiful, but, as in many other cities in Germany, in the heart of the city built ugly shopping center. Guys, vote for the demolition of this horror!
Start from the marketplace in the old town and then you can go in any direction. In addition to ugly shopping center, Market square has City Hall and Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Square is located at the highest point of the island, so the church served as a landmark for travelers in ancient times and as a symbol of wealth and prosperity of the city.
On the other side of the street find "a marzipan building". Niederegger candy is one of the most famous and popular in Germany, we love them too. Local marzipan manufactory was founded by Georg Niederegger 200 years ago, but generally Marzipan came to the city from Asia and at first was sold in pharmacies as a tonic. In the house-museum you can buy a variety of souvenir candy. On the second floor there is a small exhibition of products made of marzipan.
If you go left along the Breite Strasse you will reach Koberg square. Here are two historic buildings: the church of St. James and Hospital of the Holy Spirit. Hospital has existed on this place since the 13th century and was among the first institutions in Europe to care for the sick and homeless.
The current building of the church of St. James was built in the first half of the 14th century. Church was popular among sailors and inside there is even a sunken lifeboat Pamir (Pamir).
Be sure to take a stroll along the channels, in fact it is the most beautiful place in Luebeck. City has several rivers and channels, it is still old Hanseatic port.
Getting there: City has its own airport Lübeck Airport (10 km from the center). City can be reached by bus or train. On the train you need to go to the station Lubeck Hbf, use bahn.de.
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Comments (Total: 4)
2016-09-19 15:14
# 1 risa
Dear Sir ,
thanks for sharing this !!! i really love this place, in your own advise. is it possible to roam around and go to tourist spot here in Lubeck by walking? or i should take the tour bus?
2016-09-19 15:41
# 2 yuriy
2 risa
You don't need a bus in Lubeck. Old town is quite compact
2016-09-25 15:29
# 3 risa
thanks a lot appreciate your quick response
2017-09-21 20:37
# 4 kokouluna47@mail.ru
замечательные фотографии! Как жаль, что пришлось расстаться со сказкой!
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