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Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
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Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Northern Germany
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About Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
The towns of Wismar and Stralsund which were founded in Medieval times are called Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar. As both of them are located on the Baltic coast, they are important trading centers of the Hanseatic League during 14th and 15th centuries. It served as Swedish administrative and defensive centers for Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries. They are home to several Brick Gothic buildings including a cathedral, residential houses, Townhall, commercial houses, and others that were made hundreds of years before.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Historic Centres of Stralsund and Wismar
- The towns have important roles in the economy as well military art development of Germany.
- The development of the fired bricks due to which construction of Brick Gothic architecture was possible was contributed by these towns
- Even today towns and boundaries are well maintained. You can also find Modern and industrial buildings in the suburban areas, whereas traces of pasts are well preserved in the historic towns.
- These towns suffered only a few damages in the Second World War and historical buildings of medieval times survived.
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