City Guide:
During the Middle Ages Rostock was a powerful member of the Hanseatic League. Since 1851 it was a major shipbuilding port. During the World War II it was heavily damaged, then rebuilt and now it’s the most important port on the German Baltic and industrial city with its shipbuilding and fish-processing branches.
There are some places you should see for yourself in Rostock. Find a small historic district with red-brick edifices built during Hanseatic times. Visit stunning seaside resort Warnemünde. It’s not only famous for its beauty, Warnemünde is also the center of town’s festivals: regatta week in July and Hanse Sail in August. Visit Warnemünde in summer and enjoy marvelous picture of the sea and Northern Rostock from the high tower of the old lighthouse.
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Kröpeliner Torvorstadt district is one of the best places to hang around. Very popular residential area among artists and students is famous for its liveliest bars and club life. Dine out in one of the numerous cafés or restaurants, buy organic food or handicraft in the small shops and meet with friends in the cheerful pubs.
Attractions include;
- St. Mary’s Church was built in 13th century. It’s a monumental Brick Gothic church that looks mesmerizing from the bank of the Warnow River.- St. Nicholas Church was built in the same style as St. Mary’s Church. The oldest church in Rostock, it’s famous for the excellent acoustics. That’s why it is also used as a concert hall.
- Stadtmauer or city walls are a must-see. There are 3 gates that still remain in the city: the oldest Kuhtor, Steintor and Kröpeliner Tor. Book a guided tour and learn a history of the city from a medieval night-watchman.
- Schiffahrtmuseum is the shipbuilding museum that can be found in August-Bebel-Strasse. The history of the ships goes back to the era of Vikings.
Spend your day with physical benefit. Climb the steep stairs of the tower of St. Petri’s church. This is the tallest tower of the three churches in Rostock. Get the best view over town and river.
You can book a tour, visit historical places of the city, get lost in the busy life of Kröpeliner Torvorstadt or you can take some drinks and food to the harbor and spend your time idly watching the seagulls and sailing boats.
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