Historical Places

Let's talk about three states located on northern Germany: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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The University of Rostock is one of the oldest University in the world, founded in 1419. and according to its website "It is the oldest and the richest University on the Baltic sea region"

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The University of Greifswald is one of the oldest in Europe, founded in 1456.

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Schwerin Palace used to be the home of dukes, but today the Mecklenburg­-Vorpommern parliament resides there. The construction took 12 years to complete (1845-1857);

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Güstrow Castle was the Duke's house, but today is a museum and cultural center. It was built in 1589.

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Ludwigslust Palace was built to be a hunting lodge for Duke of Schwerin. But it was gave to Prince Christian Ludwig, he renewed the castle and renamed as Ludwigslust that means Ludwig's joy.

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Schleswig-Holstein

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 Holsten Gate is one of the remaining city gates, built to protect the city. It is located in Lübeck.

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Flensburg and Kiel are historical cities. Flensburg is an independent city. In May of 1945 became for few weeks the seat of the last  government of Nazi Germany. Kiel is the capital and the largest city in Schleswig-Holstein. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II.

Glücksburg Castle nicknamed the Wasserschloss (Water Castle) owing to its position in the middle if a lake. It is one of the most important Renaissance castle in northern Europe.

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Eutin Castle originally belonged to the Prince-Bishops of Lübeck, and later became the summer residence of the Duke of Oldenburg. The medieval castle was expanded and renewed over the last 300 years. 

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Hamburg

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    Port of Hamburg is one of the largest port in Germany, also called the Gateway to the World. It was inaugurated in 1189.

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    The Fish Market and   Reeperbahn are important places in Hamburg. The Fish Market is famous since 1703, the funny fact is it is selling eveyrthing there, but also fresh fish. The Reeperbahn is a street that was the ropewalk between the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Today is a red district, where some night clubs are located.

        Hamburg Rathaus inaugurated in 1897, it is the house of the government of Hamburg.

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