Wonders of the world: the Hanseatic city of Lübeck
Wonders of the world: the Hanseatic city of Lübeck June 25, 2024 On the shores of the Baltic Sea, nestled in the meanders of the River Trave, lies the city of Lübeck, a city whose ancient cobblestones and medieval buildings tell stories of a glorious past. A Hanseatic city par excellence, Lübeck was once the undisputed queen of the Hanseatic League, a powerful consortium of merchant cities that dominated northern European trade in the Middle Ages. Imagine a foggy morning, the first rays of sunlight barely piercing the damp veil that envelops the city. The slender church steeples pierce the mist, their silhouettes standing out against the pale sky. The distant sound of the bells of the Marienkirche echoes through the narrow streets, calling residents to start their day. In the heart of Lübeck, the majestic Holstentor, a fortified gate dating from the 15th century, stands like a timeless sentinel. Its two round towers and its red brick wall are decorated with sculptures and inscrip
