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Lubeck, Germany, is like a painting. Its spires rise across the city; its colorful merchant houses—with their stepped and sloping tops—dot the landscape; its medieval buildings may just stop you in your tracks. And all this beauty is complemented by divine food, great shopping, and a proud history still visible across the city today. With […]
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If you want a medieval city experience Lübeck is a definite must-visit. This magical city is on the northern side of Germany, very close to Hamburg. Lübeck is also next to the Trave river and not only that, it is one of the largest German port cities! This historical city has a bit damaged during […]
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Lübeck was founded as “Liubice” (meaning “the lovely” or “the beautiful”) around 1000 AD. The settlement didn’t last long, but in 1143, Count Adolf II von Schauenberg recycled its name when he built a trading center in the city’s current location. The town was destroyed by fire in 1157, and a disillusioned Adolf handed it […]
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