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Lübeck (pronounced [ˈlyːbɛk] ( listen)) is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany, and one of the major ports of Germany. On the river Trave, it was the leading city of the Hanseatic League, and because of its extensive Brick Gothic architecture, it is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In 2015, it had a population of 218,523.
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1. Lubeck Altstadt (Lubeck Oldtown)
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By tintinfan2013 - London, United Kingdom
Visited the old town on a day trip from Hamburg (about 40 minutes on the train). Highly recommended ... really beautiful Hanseatic town with added poignancy given much of it has been painstakingly restores after WWII. Amazing Dutch gabled buildings and sympathetic modern additions. Great shopping and lovely to wander through.
2. Holstentor
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By John T - Athens, Greece
The Holstentor is a proud symbol of Lübeck. It was built in the years 1464-1478. The building is a twin towers with slate-roofed conical roofs formed by two mighty towers, the middle of which forms an intermediate wing in which the round-arched entrance gate is located. Inside the monument is the museum Holstentor. There are interesting things to learn about the "The power of commerce". Historical ship models, armor, weapons, legal instruments and merchandise give an insight into the time of the Hanseatic League. It's a really beautiful building, close to central train station.
3. Marienkirche
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4.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
The church took a 100 years to complete and at the time of construction 1250-1350 was the tallest brick building.There was plenty to engage interest such as bronze baptismal font made by Hans Apengeter 1337, the Darsow Madonna from 1420 and the Antwerp Altarpiece. We had discovered the work of Bernt Notke earlier during this journey through the Baltic states so it was good to see the Danse Macabre even though it was only a copy of the original destroyed by fire.
4. European Hansemuseum
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4.5 based on 263 reviews
The European Hansemuseum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Hanse. A combination of staged historical scenes, cabinets with valuable original objects, the latest museum technology and interactive features enable the museum to convey an informative and fascinating impression of the world of the Hanse, whose legacy can still be felt today. Novgorod, Lübeck, Bruges, Bergen and London represent selected stages in the history of the Hanse.
Reviewed By Timo L - Vihti, Finland
The Hansa museum is an inspiring combination of great displays and interactive information displayed in English, German, Swedish or Russian, and according to your special intetests. The visitor card is programmed individually before you enter the museum.
The amount and depth of information about the Hanse trading and its consequences to the North-European history is tremendous.
In all, one of the finest museums I've visited. And the technology works so smoothly!
5. Travemunde
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4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By Trigueiro - Lisboa
This is a very nice beach and the area surrounding is also nice. It is not anything out of the extraordinary but it is still an enjoyable place to visit.
6. Lubeck Cathedral
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Travelexperience12 - Wetherby, United Kingdom
We made a short visit to this large Cathedral in the centre of old Lubeck. It is not the most impressive Cathedral that we have entered, but is certainly worth visiting. There is a small entry charge of two euros. The building has a long history and was seriously damaged in the second World War. Two of the damaged bells that fell from the towers during raids are exhibited on the floor as a memorial. Reconstruction of the building was only completed just over 40 years ago. A display of large wooden crosses was linked to the first World War. The Cathedral also has a magnificent organ. The building warrants being an important itinerary feature for Lubeck.
7. An der Obertrave
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By NormBC - Vancouver, Canada
A lot of people visiting Lubeck often get trapped into rushing from one old/restored building to the next; some eventually retreat to shopping.
There are other options. You can walk along the An der Obertrave and associated paths along the water for far, far longer distances than you would image, and there is a lot to see. Such things of course include yet more old/restored buildings, but also some astonishingly nice wooden boats, the river itself, a working harbor and such. There are plenty of places to sit, and a few here and there to get a coffee and cake or a fish lunch. It is pretty quiet and peaceful, especially compared with the city proper.
8. Willy-Brandt-Haus Lubeck
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By 588phoebe - Dundee, United Kingdom
This is such an informative and well presented exhibition which really inspires the visitor.The material is conveyed very effectively to non German speakers via audio information and general translations. Thought provoking and very educational a fitting tribute to a great man and his legacy.Thanks a lot for your positive evaluation of our exhibition. We really appreciate your comments! The Team of the Willy-Brandt-House Luebeck
9. St. Petri zu Lubeck
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4.5 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Travelexperience12 - Wetherby, United Kingdom
Whilst in Lubeck, we visited the very old St Peter's Church. The body of the church itself is now empty and is used for Concerts and Exhibitions. This gives it a very light and airy atmosphere. Whilst there we took the lift costing 3 euros 80 cents, to a viewing platform 50 metres up in the tower. The platform windows are not glazed and it can therefore be a little windy. Fortunately the weather was clear and the 360 degree views over Lubeck and beyond, from this height, were excellent. There is not a time limit on the time spent in the tower and it represents good value to view such a wide Panorama. Well worth the visit.
10. Rathaus
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
So glad we ventured through the door of this historic building which dates back to 1230 and is Germany’s oldest functioning town hall. As we stood in the entrance area taking in the the main hallway, a small tour was beginning and the kindly attendant allowed us to join it. The explanations were in German but we were able to pick up some of the details especially when we moved into the main ground floor room. We discovered that it had been the courtroom. The plasterwork chandeliers and painting were splendid but the the magnificent wooden door was the star attraction for me. As well as the detailed carved figures, the guide opened a small door within the doors. Apparently when someone had been found guilty by the court, they had to leave through this small door, forced by the size of it to bow their head in penitence. Smart idea?
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