Lubeck – 1000 years of history
6th October 2006
Lubeck is one of the most historic cities in Germany. Founded as the first German settlement on the shores of the Baltic Sea, the city has grown over the years into a beautiful place for travellers to visit.
Given its location, the city soon became an important port and its harbour remains a major attraction today. It is one of the most picturesque harbours in Europe, with a 100-year-old swing bridge still in use today.
A trip to the Museum Harbour is well worth a visit to discover more about the history of Lubeck and includes the city's symbol – a 15th century fortified gate.
There are many pieces of the city's history dotted around Lubeck, with parts of the old fortified town still in existence today. One of Lubeck's oldest sights is its castle gate, parts of which date from the 13th century. The castle monastery still survives and has recently been restored, providing a splendid reminder of the city's opulent past.
Lubeck is famed around the world for its marzipan. Fans of the confectionery can find plenty of it on sale throughout the city, to learn more about why Lubeck became such an illustrious marzipan maker, a visit to Café´Niederegger's marzipan salon is required. Here, the history of the confectionery is explained, as well as the process of making marzipan.
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