Lubeck

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.


Modern brick gate was built in the late 15th century in gothic style.






Near the gate, on the banks of the canal, there are several old buildings which form a beautiful composition.


After the entrance to the old city, first you should go to the observation deck of the Cathedral of St. Peter. There is a lift, so it will be easy.




Top offers great views of the old town, you can see the interesting features of the city.






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.








After passing under the arches you are on the pedestrian Breite Strasse. The town hall is beautiful from every side.


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).






If you go further, you get to the Castle gate (Burgtor).




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.








Along the banks of the channels is quite a lot of old ships






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Old houses alternate with new, unfortunately




Spiers, Spiers, Spiers


Unclear construction on the waterfront


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.