And why not admire the original architecture of the Middle Ages, combining it with a beach holiday on the shores of the Baltic Sea? We suggest you go to Germany , to the city of Lübeck. It stands on the land, where in the VII century there were fortifications and people lived. In this place there are a lot of historical monuments, some of them are recognized as a part of the world heritage, are under the protection of UNESCO.
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General information
This city has grown to modern sizes from a small Slavic fortification, a commercial village, which was located downstream of the Shvartau River. Until the XIII century, the population increased significantly, the architecture began to be formed, which has survived to the present day. The medieval city of Lübeck was of immense political value for the Danish kingdom, and therefore was conquered by King Waldemar IV. On a larger scale, the emergence of the beautiful architectural works of art of medieval masters in the city of Lübeck was contributed only by the fact that it was made the center of the Hanseatic League. This community included about 150-170 cities. The capital of a community of this scale was simply obliged to be beautiful, so considerable funds were spent on the maintenance of the city. In Lübeck, even today the sights that were built in the XII century are rising.
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Recreation and attractions
We will start, perhaps, with a pleasant, from visiting the Travemünde district in Lübeck. In the warmer months of the year, you can have a great rest and get health. This place is famous for its fresh air and pristine clean ecological system. In the summer months, the air here warms up to 23-25 degrees. And the temperature of the water in the Baltic Sea off the coast of the resort is always within 23 degrees. Rest on the sea in the north of Germany will appeal to those who love soft warmth, rather than suffocating heat. Local climatic features provide mild weather conditions with changes in the seasons, in winter it is not cold, and in the summer it is not hot.
Laziness in the sun near the warm sea, you can go to the sightseeing of this wonderful city. The first thing we will visit is an architectural monument that symbolizes the power and influence of this Hanseatic city. This is the church of St. Mary, which is located in Lübeck. This temple is the most beautiful in the whole city. Under the impression of this building, other temples were built, but this example of Gothic architecture remained unique and unrepeatable. This majestic structure was erected over a hundred years (1250-1350).
To the list of interesting places that you can see in Lübeck, you can safely refer and the Museum of Marzipan. Here you can trace the entire history of the production of marzipan, as well as try and look at the process of making this delicious nutty dessert. The confectioners, who work in the museum, make marzipans of the most unexpected form. Here you can see and cucumbers, and tomatoes, which do not differ from the real ones.
Opposite to towers another monument of architecture of the XIII century - the town hall of Lubeck. In its architecture also there are bright and spectacular elements of Gothic, such as long spiers that soar above the roofs of nearby houses. And the town hall is the oldest one that has survived to this day in all of Germany.
The fastest way to get to your destination is if you fly to Hamburg , and from the airport go by bus number 6 to Lubeck. This trip is guaranteed to leave you with a vivid impression of visiting the monuments related to the World Heritage, and rest at the sea in Travemünde will give a beautiful sea tan.
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