LÜBECK EXPLORING

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arch_hunter Lübeck is a city located in Northern Germany. It was the capital of the Hanseatic League and an important port on the Baltic Sea. Lübeck has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, notably for its superb red brick monuments. A massive bombing in 1942 unfortunately destroyed a large part of the city, but most of the monuments were rebuilt in the years following the war. Made with Steller

arch_hunter The Holsten Gate is an ancient medieval fortification. It is a symbol of the city and now a museum. The two Gothic façades were designed differently. Holstentor Made with Steller

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arch_hunter Lübeck’s salt storehouses is a set of six historic buildings built between 1579 and 1745. They were used to store salt brought from Lüneburg, which was later exported to other ports in the Baltic Sea. Salt was highly coveted, especially for the preservation of fish. Made with Steller

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arch_hunter The town hall is a Gothic brick building. Construction began in 1226 and was completed in 1308. It is one of the largest and most beautiful city halls in Germany. The circular holes on the façade are intended to break the wind. Rathaus Lübeck Made with Steller

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arch_hunter The Lübeck Cathedral is the oldest monument in the city. It was built between 1173 and 1335. In 1942, following the bombardments, the vault, the altar and the two towers collapsed. Dom zu Lübeck Made with Steller

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