Lubecks Hanseatic History & Story

Become immersed in the historical and architectural splendor of Lubeck, a major trading center of the Hanseatic League, whose heyday was the 14th and 15th centuries. Despite some damage from World War II, many of Lubeck’s most important buildings survived, earning the city a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its historical urban character. The basic structure of the Old Town remains unaltered, including its patrician houses, churches and salt storehouses on the Trave River. As you explore the atmospheric streets of the original downtown, you may see landmarks such as the New Market, one of the oldest town halls in Germany and St. Mary’s Church. The brick basilica is so distinctive that it served as the model for other Gothic-style churches throughout the Baltic. The lasting influence of the Hanseatic League will really come to life as you browse the comprehensive exhibits in the Hansemuseum, which focuses on the long history of the league.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Gain insight into Lubeck’s role as a powerful trading center in the Hanseatic League. • Browse a museum solely devoted to the Hanseatic League, which lasted about 500 years. • Explore Lubeck’s Old Town, a World Heritage site hailed for its historical urban character.