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About Lübeck

The atmosphere of Lübeck in Schleswig Holstein in Northern Germany is influenced very much by its location at three waterways and its closeness to the sea: The historic city center of Lübeck lies on an island surrounded by the rivers Trave and Wakenitz as well as the Elbe-Lübeck Canal.

Lübeck's harbour is one of the largest Baltic Sea harbours in Germany that connects Lübeck with Scandinavia and the Baltic. In addition, Europe's largest ferry port is not far away, Travemünde. As Travemünde at the Baltic Sea also has beautiful beaches, it is quite a popular destination for daily trips and holidays.

Another striking and famous feature of Lübeck is not only the harbour and its landmark the Holstentor everyone knows, but also its skyline dominated by seven church towers. Therefore, it is also called the "city of the seven towers".

Not to forget Lübeck's world-famous sweet, the marzipan.

As Lübeck used to be quite rich and wealthy during the flourising period of the Hanse, there are plenty of great buildings in the area of the historic city center.

The walkways and courtyards that were constructed during that period as well because people ran out of space also add to the atmosphere of the city.

Like the colours of all Hanseatic cities, the colours of Lübeck are red and white; the coat of arms shows a black double eagle with a red and white cuiras. Lübeck's coat of arms dates back to the year 1450 and therefore is the oldest coat of arms in Schleswig Holstein.

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