Bremen is a very special city,an irresistible welcoming doorway to Northern Germany and a great occasion for every visitor to discover the stunning beauties of a relevant historic patrimony scattered all around that land which offers an immense and large number of attractions.
When you visit that German centre the first impact is simply magic.You are in front of a place developed on a very human scale but packed by monuments and charming buildings which are the frame of that wonderful Hanseatic city which shows a captivating mixture of Saxon,Medieval and Modern architecture and with more than 1200 years of history and all that varied range of beauties immediately transmits a great desire to explore every corner of its urban surface.
When you visit that German centre the first impact is simply magic.You are in front of a place developed on a very human scale but packed by monuments and charming buildings which are the frame of that wonderful Hanseatic city which shows a captivating mixture of Saxon,Medieval and Modern architecture and with more than 1200 years of history and all that varied range of beauties immediately transmits a great desire to explore every corner of its urban surface.
That splendid city is does not leave the visitor indifferent and furthermore offering a very vibrant nightlife thanks to a multitude of cosy bars,trendy cafes,fine restaurants and despite its size it shows a very cosmopolitan aspect,symbol of its secular culture which opened its doors in different periods of its history to other cultures.
Historically the glorious Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is part of one of the German states formed even before the year 1945 and,after the Republic of San Marino previously to be incorporated in the Deutschland Bundesrepublik ,the German Federation State it was is the oldest city-republic in the world still in existence.
Bremen boasts the title of Hansestadt,Hanseatic City,situated on the banks the Weser river at approximately 60,0 km of the Northern Sea and the presence of that waterway which is navigable by large ships allowing the existence of of a huge harbour makes that German centre the second commercial port of Germany after Hamburg and also for that considered it is considered as the main doorway to discover the northern of the country.
Definitely that course of waters is another highlight and it was since the beginning of the establishment of the first settlement official settlement an important source of international trade and commerce.In addition that river creates a very suggestive atmosphere flanked by a splendid promenade,historic houses and captivating fluvial quarters making Bremen a site full of great surprises.
With its 570,000 inhabitants and the 130,000 inhabitants living the nearest Bremerhaven,together they form the smallest of the 16 Land of the German State Confederation.The city consists of two distinctive distinct areas,the first is Altstadt the old city on the right bank of the river and the second is Neustadt the new urban set developed on the left side of the Weser and both areas are connected by three main bridges.
Organised in five Bezirke ,districts which in turn are subdivided int 23 Stadtteile sort of neighbourhoods and 81 Ortseile consisting in a kind of sub.boroughs Bremen has been along its history the German gateway to the North Sea and also for that it has always been identified as very cosmopolitan centre,a city which shows many faces,new and innovative,historic and modern,busy but at the same time very livable with over than 1000 years of history.
It is a centre which has an undeniable charm and always with a look towards the future thanks to its several new proposals and technological complexes next to important companies which find in that centre of Germany a very fertile land to develop their new businesses and launching on international scale their projects focused in a vast range of industry niches.
Definitely that course of waters is another highlight and it was since the beginning of the establishment of the first settlement official settlement an important source of international trade and commerce.In addition that river creates a very suggestive atmosphere flanked by a splendid promenade,historic houses and captivating fluvial quarters making Bremen a site full of great surprises.
With its 570,000 inhabitants and the 130,000 inhabitants living the nearest Bremerhaven,together they form the smallest of the 16 Land of the German State Confederation.The city consists of two distinctive distinct areas,the first is Altstadt the old city on the right bank of the river and the second is Neustadt the new urban set developed on the left side of the Weser and both areas are connected by three main bridges.
Organised in five Bezirke ,districts which in turn are subdivided int 23 Stadtteile sort of neighbourhoods and 81 Ortseile consisting in a kind of sub.boroughs Bremen has been along its history the German gateway to the North Sea and also for that it has always been identified as very cosmopolitan centre,a city which shows many faces,new and innovative,historic and modern,busy but at the same time very livable with over than 1000 years of history.
It is a centre which has an undeniable charm and always with a look towards the future thanks to its several new proposals and technological complexes next to important companies which find in that centre of Germany a very fertile land to develop their new businesses and launching on international scale their projects focused in a vast range of industry niches.
Mentioned for the first time more than 1200 years ago the history of Bremen has been rich of of events and several times pretty troubled.Founded in the early Middle Ages it was a solid and relevant member of the famed Hanseatic League but also alternately expelled in different historic periods from that influential and powerful mercantile network which dominated the North European maritime routes with its intense trade generating strategic historic markets since medieval times.
Occupied by the French troops of Napoleon and by the British Army after the 2nd World War who left its place to the American troops later also the past remote and more recent is undoubtedly very cosmopolitan sue all those different occupations.
Occupied by the French troops of Napoleon and by the British Army after the 2nd World War who left its place to the American troops later also the past remote and more recent is undoubtedly very cosmopolitan sue all those different occupations.
One of the most relevant periods lived by Bremen was the 17th century when in the year 1646 it was elevated as Free Imperial City and since the year 1806 it was called the Free Hanseatic City while its "sister"·Bremerhaven is pretty younger and it was founded later,exactly in the year 1827 and declared a city 24 years later in 1851 and the Parliament of the Land takes the traditional designation of city council of Bremen,the state government which is called Senate.
Those centuries were characterised by an intense life,its harbour was only second to Hamburg and constantly elevated as one of the major commercial ports of the Continent with a particular devotion to plan a very organised system of transit and dock of ships of different capacity.
Those operations opened new horizons to interested merchants who decided to use those waters as preferential route establishing their fleets moored in that harbour which also progressively developed spaces with appropriate quays and spaces to host a large range of vessels.
After the 2nd World War Bremen became the main port of the USA occupation force,until December 1946 and in 1947 was formed an enclave within the British zone of influence,it is since then when the city moved under official American administration.
The years corresponding to the post war period were characterised by the research for a repositioning statement which would allow the preservation of autonomy as a city state,the decline of shipbuilding and the loss of importance of the port demanded the development of new economic activities in the territory.
The old city the Altstadt is certainly one of the most attractive municipal area characterised by its large grid of narrow and winding streets and with the presence of medieval and post medieval buildings showing a stunning variety of relevant architectonic styles.
Among the most outstanding symbols in that old area we can mention is the Gothic- Romanesque Kathedral Sankt Petri St.Peter Cathedral,the Renaissance Rathaus,a superb construction consisting in the Town Hall and the Schütting the old market,the statue of Roland and the famous and historic Böttcherstrasse, a captivating street situated in the charming Schnoor district.
There are those who prefer the Bremen fairytale,one that allows them to boast the reputation of a city of musicians depicted by the Brothers Grimm with their popular and famed fairytale novel honoured with a statue,one undisputed emblematic icon of the city along with that of Roland,despite that the historic centre is a shining gem in every corner of its urban set.
Among the most outstanding symbols in that old area we can mention is the Gothic- Romanesque Kathedral Sankt Petri St.Peter Cathedral,the Renaissance Rathaus,a superb construction consisting in the Town Hall and the Schütting the old market,the statue of Roland and the famous and historic Böttcherstrasse, a captivating street situated in the charming Schnoor district.
There are those who prefer the Bremen fairytale,one that allows them to boast the reputation of a city of musicians depicted by the Brothers Grimm with their popular and famed fairytale novel honoured with a statue,one undisputed emblematic icon of the city along with that of Roland,despite that the historic centre is a shining gem in every corner of its urban set.
The Neustadt has been well designed with modern
buildings,several shops and hosting a big number of museums.A relevant harbour which regained its old splendour in terms of shipping is another of its superb highlights but it is well known to be focused in activities linked to international trade relations and sophisticated products industries are
the foundation of modern economic life of Bremen.
Many companies have developed important businesses in the new city formed a very famous complex as one of the food and luxury goods trade centres more relevant of Germany and in Neustadt you will notice the presence of several headquarters and offices of famous Multinational holdings and enterprises representing some of the most important international brands.
Many companies have developed important businesses in the new city formed a very famous complex as one of the food and luxury goods trade centres more relevant of Germany and in Neustadt you will notice the presence of several headquarters and offices of famous Multinational holdings and enterprises representing some of the most important international brands.
The city has also developed relevant industries one of them is linked to aerospace navigation where are designed and built essential components for missiles,satellites and Airbuses making of Bremen one of the most modern centres in the world regarding that activity.
Tourism is another industry which has a relevant and considerable importance and Bremen with Lübeck and Hamburg form that distinctive and emblematic Hanseatic triangle cradle of a historic axis with a more than relevant past to combine in itineraries of a high cultural content.
That centre it is still a city of culture thanks to the wide range of exhibitions,galleries and museums devoted to history,art,but also with others strongly focused to science ethnology and trade, and furthermore the lively cultural local life is enriched by a large number of theatres and venues which host important performances and musicals throughout the year making it a destination simply irresistible to find a little bit of everything in terms of tourism and leisure.
An excellent start point for a great visit and very suggested is from the majestic Rathaus the Bremen Town Hall,an impressive brick construction erected in Gothic Style with an imposing facade over 600 years old showing in all its grandeur and highlighted in its interior by sumptuous halls in Renaissance style which are among the main attractions..
The majestic front facade of that superb construction was completed in the year 1612 by Lüder Von Bentheim and decorated with statues depicting Charlemagne,the seven electors, the four major prophets four essays and St.Peter.The ones you see nowadays however are only copies,as the originals have been transferred to the Focke Museum which also hosts a collection of pictures,objects, documentaries,ancient sculptures and objects on the history of Bremen and its surroundings.
The majestic front facade of that superb construction was completed in the year 1612 by Lüder Von Bentheim and decorated with statues depicting Charlemagne,the seven electors, the four major prophets four essays and St.Peter.The ones you see nowadays however are only copies,as the originals have been transferred to the Focke Museum which also hosts a collection of pictures,objects, documentaries,ancient sculptures and objects on the history of Bremen and its surroundings.
Worth a visit the impressive rooms authentic masterpieces and jewels starting from the Obere Halle the Upper Room well known also as Grosse Halle,the Great Hall boasting a length of 40,0 metres and a width of 15,0 metres.That is the site in which laws and decrees were approved since old times and it was since its inception the focal point and beating heart of the politic life of Bremen.
That wing of the building is decorated with two frescoes attributed to Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder,depicting The Judgement of Solomon and The Emperor and Bishop and with modes of ships,dated the 16th and 18th century,hanging from the ceiling.
Notable is all the the set of that diamond of architecture and artistic works of relevant importance,all is in perfect harmony including the frescoes are totally integrated in that luminous space very impressive at first sight.
Another site of superb value is the magnificent Güldenkammer the Golden Hall developed in pure Jugendstil style a kind of German Art Nouveau very famous in Munich (in the case you are interested I wrote something about that wonderful movement in a post) which consists in large lounge highlighted by a huge of carpet and fireplace.That space offers considerable visual effects for its fine architectonic lines and a perfect symmetry of the architectonic elements making it very scenic and unique in its kind.
Untere Rathaushalle,is the lower room of the Town Hall developed along three aisles and it is connected to the Obere Halle by a beautiful and stylish wooden staircase.On the western side of the building is situated the entrance to the Rastkeller consisting in the Cellar of City Hall an impressive wine cellar which contains over 650 bottles of German wine,being the largest collection in Germany in that kind.
That place also hosts a restaurant dated the early 15th century in which you can see barrels which are richly decorated and the oldest is dated the year 1723.The restaurant opens its doors at 11.00 am and closes at midnight.
Another relevant room which worth to be visited is the Keller-Hauff richly decorated with frescoes by Max Slevogt inspired by the novels by Wilhelm Hauss.That historic building is considered among the most beautiful Town Halls of the entire Germany and it is undoubtedly one of the most shining architectonic jewels of the city.
That wing of the building is decorated with two frescoes attributed to Bartholomäus Bruyn the Elder,depicting The Judgement of Solomon and The Emperor and Bishop and with modes of ships,dated the 16th and 18th century,hanging from the ceiling.
Notable is all the the set of that diamond of architecture and artistic works of relevant importance,all is in perfect harmony including the frescoes are totally integrated in that luminous space very impressive at first sight.
Another site of superb value is the magnificent Güldenkammer the Golden Hall developed in pure Jugendstil style a kind of German Art Nouveau very famous in Munich (in the case you are interested I wrote something about that wonderful movement in a post) which consists in large lounge highlighted by a huge of carpet and fireplace.That space offers considerable visual effects for its fine architectonic lines and a perfect symmetry of the architectonic elements making it very scenic and unique in its kind.
Untere Rathaushalle,is the lower room of the Town Hall developed along three aisles and it is connected to the Obere Halle by a beautiful and stylish wooden staircase.On the western side of the building is situated the entrance to the Rastkeller consisting in the Cellar of City Hall an impressive wine cellar which contains over 650 bottles of German wine,being the largest collection in Germany in that kind.
That place also hosts a restaurant dated the early 15th century in which you can see barrels which are richly decorated and the oldest is dated the year 1723.The restaurant opens its doors at 11.00 am and closes at midnight.
Another relevant room which worth to be visited is the Keller-Hauff richly decorated with frescoes by Max Slevogt inspired by the novels by Wilhelm Hauss.That historic building is considered among the most beautiful Town Halls of the entire Germany and it is undoubtedly one of the most shining architectonic jewels of the city.
Next to that great masterpiece lies the impressive statue of Roland which represents the symbol of freedom.The Statue of that famed Paladin was erected in commemoration of that Epic man who founded the city and as you know that notorious character was the grandson of Charlemagne the famous Carolingian Emperor.
The iconic hero is holding the sword of justice as clear symbol of defence of essential concepts and
a shield with an eagle with two heads which bears the motto which refers to the edict which gave Bremen the city status and in which you can read: ""Ich kann Ihnen sagen,die Freiheit Wahrheit, daß Prinz Charles und einige hat diesen Ort gegeben das Gott dankbar zu sein, ist mein Rat" which translated is "I can tell you the truth that liberty which the Prince Charles has given to this place and to be grateful to God,this is my advice".
The monument was built in limestone measuring over 10,0 metres in height while the only statue is almost 6,0 meters high and it stands on a high pedestal.facing the Cathedral of Bremen the distinctive seat of the Archbishopric one of the authorities who hindered the autonomy of the city.
The iconic hero is holding the sword of justice as clear symbol of defence of essential concepts and
a shield with an eagle with two heads which bears the motto which refers to the edict which gave Bremen the city status and in which you can read: ""Ich kann Ihnen sagen,die Freiheit Wahrheit, daß Prinz Charles und einige hat diesen Ort gegeben das Gott dankbar zu sein, ist mein Rat" which translated is "I can tell you the truth that liberty which the Prince Charles has given to this place and to be grateful to God,this is my advice".
The monument was built in limestone measuring over 10,0 metres in height while the only statue is almost 6,0 meters high and it stands on a high pedestal.facing the Cathedral of Bremen the distinctive seat of the Archbishopric one of the authorities who hindered the autonomy of the city.
Outside the Town Hall you can also admire one of the most famous local landmarks the Bremen Musicians by Gerhardt Marcks and made in the year 1961 inspired by the fairytale novel by the Brothers Grimm and it is undoubtedly more than a symbol which attracts a multitude of tourists also for the history that sculpture represents not only as literary work but also as a moral of life.
That monument is dedicated to those famous musicians,characters corresponding to a donkey,a dog,a cat and a rooster placed on the west side of the City Hall and it is probably the most photographed site.It is also an eternal tribute to the brothers Grimm writers and creators of that successful novel which conquered the world but also in its kind another representation and recognition in the story of Bremen as a land of freedom.
That monument is dedicated to those famous musicians,characters corresponding to a donkey,a dog,a cat and a rooster placed on the west side of the City Hall and it is probably the most photographed site.It is also an eternal tribute to the brothers Grimm writers and creators of that successful novel which conquered the world but also in its kind another representation and recognition in the story of Bremen as a land of freedom.
The story as you which has the title Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten (,he Musicians of Bremen says about four animals,the rooster Frank,a dog named Robert,Ramon the donkey and a cat called Agatha.Farmer's willing to sacrifice them for being old and those animals which were in an advanced age and considered at the end of their lives without knowing what to do and disillusioned by the cruelty of the owners were extremely scared of a uncertain future and destiny.
They decided to run away,escaping far from a sad end with the illusion to continue to live and to be free and much more with the desire to be musicians.On the way to the city of Bremen,the rooster,the donkey and the dog met Agatha the cat which also avoids cruelty and human contempt.
They became friends and from a proposal launched by the donkey they formed a sort of band with the intention to continue to live overcoming different obstacles not only triggered of the conflicts of the farm and in the forest they met a thief .
The four friends did not stop to follow that man reaching his house and after the thief flees in crazy situations they decided to stay there enjoying the music and friendship until the end of their lives.And ..Do not forget to touch the right leg of the donkey making a wish,it is like to launch a coin in the Fontana di Trevi in Rome doing that you will express the desire to return to Bremen and doing that it is also considered something bringing good luck.
That monument represents a large set of human topics as signal of freedom,friendship,solidarity,support,
but also that one to face the destiny despite the age,a message which saw from other aspects it also transmits that all is possible and nothing is impossible supported by enthusiasm and passion that for those animals were the music and an unceasing desire not only to survive but to live happy.
They became friends and from a proposal launched by the donkey they formed a sort of band with the intention to continue to live overcoming different obstacles not only triggered of the conflicts of the farm and in the forest they met a thief .
The four friends did not stop to follow that man reaching his house and after the thief flees in crazy situations they decided to stay there enjoying the music and friendship until the end of their lives.And ..Do not forget to touch the right leg of the donkey making a wish,it is like to launch a coin in the Fontana di Trevi in Rome doing that you will express the desire to return to Bremen and doing that it is also considered something bringing good luck.
That monument represents a large set of human topics as signal of freedom,friendship,solidarity,support,
but also that one to face the destiny despite the age,a message which saw from other aspects it also transmits that all is possible and nothing is impossible supported by enthusiasm and passion that for those animals were the music and an unceasing desire not only to survive but to live happy.
Marktplatz is the fantastic and scenic Market Square,declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO and pride of Bremen inhabitants.That is the iconic place in which took place the market since the times of the Hanseatic League in which they also meet themselves to arrange new routes and strategies for their trades since medieval times.
On the same square is situated the Parliament building and also the stupendous Kathedral Sankt-Petri Dom dated 13th century belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran worship and erected in a magnificent early Gothic style.
That beautiful and majestic Religious construction despite was ended in the 13th century was built in the 11th century with most of the additions made two centuries later.All that happened due to a former provisional lack of funds to continue the works and in another historic step to complete it and with the revival concepts to embellish furthermore that stunning Sacred complex.
That wonderful construction presents on its facade the results of impressive artistic and architectonic masterpieces absolutely advanced for lines and concepts of that period,two high towers on the sides of the central body perfectly identical with five floors of high curved windows,the last ones placed beneath vague scenic conical roofs.
In the centre of the facade you can admire a marvellous rose windows inserted above magnificent arcades highlighting the doorways.You will notice the outstanding symmetry between spaces and elements,nothing bizarre or peculiar all was studied to surprise.
In its interior you can admire a majestic nave flanked by high splendid arcades,beautiful columns and stunning carvings.The scenic central hallway leads to the altar placed in a apse illuminated by three stained glass windows which in combination with beautiful decorated chandeliers give a stupendous luminosity to the spaces.
Another great highlights is also the ceiling with a set of superb vaults in succession starting from the entrance and ending in correspondence of a scenic niche.In the Cathedral you can also visit the crypts which are the oldest part of the complex and climbing the tower from where on its summit you can enjoy a superb panoramic view of the entire city.
On the same square is situated the Parliament building and also the stupendous Kathedral Sankt-Petri Dom dated 13th century belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran worship and erected in a magnificent early Gothic style.
That beautiful and majestic Religious construction despite was ended in the 13th century was built in the 11th century with most of the additions made two centuries later.All that happened due to a former provisional lack of funds to continue the works and in another historic step to complete it and with the revival concepts to embellish furthermore that stunning Sacred complex.
That wonderful construction presents on its facade the results of impressive artistic and architectonic masterpieces absolutely advanced for lines and concepts of that period,two high towers on the sides of the central body perfectly identical with five floors of high curved windows,the last ones placed beneath vague scenic conical roofs.
In the centre of the facade you can admire a marvellous rose windows inserted above magnificent arcades highlighting the doorways.You will notice the outstanding symmetry between spaces and elements,nothing bizarre or peculiar all was studied to surprise.
In its interior you can admire a majestic nave flanked by high splendid arcades,beautiful columns and stunning carvings.The scenic central hallway leads to the altar placed in a apse illuminated by three stained glass windows which in combination with beautiful decorated chandeliers give a stupendous luminosity to the spaces.
Another great highlights is also the ceiling with a set of superb vaults in succession starting from the entrance and ending in correspondence of a scenic niche.In the Cathedral you can also visit the crypts which are the oldest part of the complex and climbing the tower from where on its summit you can enjoy a superb panoramic view of the entire city.
In Markplatz you can also admire the majestic and elegant Palace called Schütting which is the Bremen's medieval Building of the Chamber of Commerce,a beautiful post medieval construction dated 1537 represented in an outstanding and typical Flemish Renaissance style.
Not far from that emblematic square you can admire Stadwaage another very distinctive building of the city.That palace was erected in the late 16th century showing a marvellous gable roof over a charming ample facade,a construction of magnificent beauty and in modern times it started to be used as a Philharmonic Hall.Many concerts are celebrated there for the great acoustic that structure provides and also very suitable for vocal choirs.
Not far from that emblematic square you can admire Stadwaage another very distinctive building of the city.That palace was erected in the late 16th century showing a marvellous gable roof over a charming ample facade,a construction of magnificent beauty and in modern times it started to be used as a Philharmonic Hall.Many concerts are celebrated there for the great acoustic that structure provides and also very suitable for vocal choirs.
Böttcherstrasse is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and captivating streets of Bremen,a very charming and picturesque hallway which is also a relevant connection linking Marktplatz to the river Weser.The buildings lined along that stupendous artery were erected in various architectonic styles and in addition to their beautiful exteriors they are a relevant patrimony of the cultural and local historic heritage of Bremen.
That street gained considerable importance in the Middle Ages when it was one the main accessible transit between the old town and the port for the merchants and traders during the golden ages of the Hanseatic League and it was also the core and major centre of the the local artisans especially dedicated to the manufacturers of barrels,hence the name.
That street gained considerable importance in the Middle Ages when it was one the main accessible transit between the old town and the port for the merchants and traders during the golden ages of the Hanseatic League and it was also the core and major centre of the the local artisans especially dedicated to the manufacturers of barrels,hence the name.
In 1902 a warehouse of Böttcherstrasse dated 14th century was bought by Ludwig Roselius, a coffee company owner of the future famous HAG. Roselius also purchased other buildings however that he entrusted to demolish some of them and the architect and sculptor Bernhard Hoetger with a project of reconstruction developed between 1922 and 1933 new constructions which gave the current image and aspect you can admire nowadays.
During the 2nd World War,the Nazi government considered that street an example of degenerated art and in the year 1944 many houses were destroyed or severely damaged by bombing.The reconstruction of the facades of the major part of the buildings took place nine years later.
In the year 1989, the street was purchased by the famous German Bank Sparkasse Bremen who gave birth to a relevant and magnificent work of revival focused on a massive restoration to reestablish the historic value of those constructions successfully completed ten years later in the year 1999.
The entrance to the street is marked by a bas-relief depicting the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon, by Bernhard Hoetger.Böttcherstrasse is approximately 110,0 metres long,it is characterised by brick high houses mostly dated the reconstruction of the 20th century but which reflect and respect the style of the Hanseatic cities using similar materials and execution of architectonic lines as replica of older constructions to create an architectonic harmony with rest of the environment.
All that is certainly an important detail because in the course of its history works and changes never altered or broken the appearance of the local scenery keeping an integral special charm in which nothing of unusual or peculiar was established.
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The buildings along the way today are mainly small shops,you can also find a small Casino and a Museum dedicated to the painter Paula Modersohn-Becker which hosts from time to time temporary exhibitions and along that attractive street some places where you can chose to have lunch or dinner.
Roselius Haus is charming building Böttcherstrasse,probably one of the most representative for age of construction,the former structure is dated the 16th century and it hosts a museum with works of the early and late Renaissance with a relevant highlight a masterpiece by a famous and distinguished painter : Lucas Cranach.
If you are an art lover it is a very suggested place to admire relevant works in particular that one mentioned by a talented artist over the average media and considered one of the most prestigious Renaissance talents in the German Renaissance movement.
In the year 1989, the street was purchased by the famous German Bank Sparkasse Bremen who gave birth to a relevant and magnificent work of revival focused on a massive restoration to reestablish the historic value of those constructions successfully completed ten years later in the year 1999.
The entrance to the street is marked by a bas-relief depicting the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon, by Bernhard Hoetger.Böttcherstrasse is approximately 110,0 metres long,it is characterised by brick high houses mostly dated the reconstruction of the 20th century but which reflect and respect the style of the Hanseatic cities using similar materials and execution of architectonic lines as replica of older constructions to create an architectonic harmony with rest of the environment.
All that is certainly an important detail because in the course of its history works and changes never altered or broken the appearance of the local scenery keeping an integral special charm in which nothing of unusual or peculiar was established.
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The buildings along the way today are mainly small shops,you can also find a small Casino and a Museum dedicated to the painter Paula Modersohn-Becker which hosts from time to time temporary exhibitions and along that attractive street some places where you can chose to have lunch or dinner.
Roselius Haus is charming building Böttcherstrasse,probably one of the most representative for age of construction,the former structure is dated the 16th century and it hosts a museum with works of the early and late Renaissance with a relevant highlight a masterpiece by a famous and distinguished painter : Lucas Cranach.
If you are an art lover it is a very suggested place to admire relevant works in particular that one mentioned by a talented artist over the average media and considered one of the most prestigious Renaissance talents in the German Renaissance movement.
Do not miss to take a look also in that scenic street to the fantastic porcelain carillon with bells,a rotating turret sample,while sounding melodies,ten panels carved with scenes commemorating different trips across the Atlantic starting from Bremen.You can see that,daily,every hour between 12.00 and 18.00 hours from 1st January 1st to April 30th only at 12,00, 15.00 and 18,00 hours and the mechanism in case of frost does not work.
It is a must when you are in Bremen to visit Schnoorviertel the old fishermen's district a magnificent
site,patrimony of the city and consisting in a series of captivating streets and buildings erected in different periods and where today are located craft shops,art galleries and restaurants.
The Schnoor as is also called by locals is a famous quarter composed by some constructions in Tudor style of the 16th and 19th century many of them miraculously escaped to the devastation of the 2nd World War and mainly restored in the year 1958.
The name derives from the word Snoor mainly used in the ancient German influences or Schnoor more common in the Modern German lexicon which means thread,which refers to ancient crafts which were held in such place and it is probably one of the most ancient settlement of the former centre.
Schnoor history started since medieval times,concretely in the 13th century when was built there a Franciscan Monastery and as in other centres around it was developed a small agglomeration of houses giving life to a settlement which also created old activities with the former population mainly composed by artisans and fishmongers.
The district was mainly developed between the 16th and 18th centuries when in the area started to come several fishermen but in the following centuries that area had a sort of decline,it was pretty depopulated and many of the former residents left that place moving to other new quarters considered more modern and accessible in terms of price.
In the early 20th century after a long period of decay it was considered one of the poorest areas of the city while today after a large and intense restoration conducted during the years it is a very pleasant site packed by souvenirs shops,bars,restaurants,Hotels tobacco shops and cafes.
The neighbourhood is characterised by narrow streets with buildings dated mostly from the German Classicism and Historicim periods and only some reflect a Baroque style which came also in Bremen as an architectonic style in vogue,a few of them reflect the Renaissance period but the colours and no presence of relevant contrasting architectonic modern structures have preserved all that urban environment in the best way.
site,patrimony of the city and consisting in a series of captivating streets and buildings erected in different periods and where today are located craft shops,art galleries and restaurants.
The Schnoor as is also called by locals is a famous quarter composed by some constructions in Tudor style of the 16th and 19th century many of them miraculously escaped to the devastation of the 2nd World War and mainly restored in the year 1958.
The name derives from the word Snoor mainly used in the ancient German influences or Schnoor more common in the Modern German lexicon which means thread,which refers to ancient crafts which were held in such place and it is probably one of the most ancient settlement of the former centre.
Schnoor history started since medieval times,concretely in the 13th century when was built there a Franciscan Monastery and as in other centres around it was developed a small agglomeration of houses giving life to a settlement which also created old activities with the former population mainly composed by artisans and fishmongers.
The district was mainly developed between the 16th and 18th centuries when in the area started to come several fishermen but in the following centuries that area had a sort of decline,it was pretty depopulated and many of the former residents left that place moving to other new quarters considered more modern and accessible in terms of price.
In the early 20th century after a long period of decay it was considered one of the poorest areas of the city while today after a large and intense restoration conducted during the years it is a very pleasant site packed by souvenirs shops,bars,restaurants,Hotels tobacco shops and cafes.
The neighbourhood is characterised by narrow streets with buildings dated mostly from the German Classicism and Historicim periods and only some reflect a Baroque style which came also in Bremen as an architectonic style in vogue,a few of them reflect the Renaissance period but the colours and no presence of relevant contrasting architectonic modern structures have preserved all that urban environment in the best way.
Many names of streets of the district refer to a historic nature,such as Stavendamm, whose name derives from the word Stave Low which means Stube a room due to the local presence of a Badenstube a public bathroom.Among the most famous buildings and curious presence in that charming borough is a Hotel with only one room and the Toy Museum the Spielzeugmuseum.
That exhibition is dedicated to the history of old rare toys of different times of the past.There are many beautiful old items displayed from sets of trains to teddy bears,it is an interesting place for collectors regarding those objects to see and admire,authentic memorabilia or just for people who appreciate the fine workmanship of wonderful old toys and in its kind it is a sort small replica of the famous and famed Spielzeugmuseum of Nürnberg.
That exhibition is dedicated to the history of old rare toys of different times of the past.There are many beautiful old items displayed from sets of trains to teddy bears,it is an interesting place for collectors regarding those objects to see and admire,authentic memorabilia or just for people who appreciate the fine workmanship of wonderful old toys and in its kind it is a sort small replica of the famous and famed Spielzeugmuseum of Nürnberg.
Apart the beautiful Cathedral of St.Peter you can visit in Bremen another splendid religious building,Unser Lieben Frauen Kirchhof,the Church of Our Lady which is the oldest Parish in the city dating back the middle ages and built in the 11th century-
Characterised by a stoned facade that strong structure was erected on a rectangular plan,notable is a splendid rose window placed above the main portal flanked by a majestic highlighted by a long conical copper green roof.You can visit the interior,admiring the beautiful stained glass and the crypt which exposes beautiful murals by Mannerist artists.
Characterised by a stoned facade that strong structure was erected on a rectangular plan,notable is a splendid rose window placed above the main portal flanked by a majestic highlighted by a long conical copper green roof.You can visit the interior,admiring the beautiful stained glass and the crypt which exposes beautiful murals by Mannerist artists.
The city of Bremen is home to one of the most beautiful art galleries throughout Germany,the famed and prestigious Kunsthalle the Art Gallery.It is one of the oldest museums of the entire country and that exhibition is a perfect place to stop and take all day to explore that huge gallery displaying several works of different periods with wonderful paintings in an exhibition devoted to modern and graphic art.
It displays works of art from the 15th century to the present but in particular focused to the French and German schools with also some masterpieces by relevant and famous artists such as Picasso, Goya and Durer,a great occasion if you are an art lover to admire something of simply great.
It displays works of art from the 15th century to the present but in particular focused to the French and German schools with also some masterpieces by relevant and famous artists such as Picasso, Goya and Durer,a great occasion if you are an art lover to admire something of simply great.
There city offers a wide fan of other important Museums and one of them is the Overseas Museum which is among a leading exhibition in its kind in Europe for what is linked to natural history ethnology and commerce.The new permanent exhibition Asia -a continent of contrasts has almost 2,000 square meters of exhibition techniques of the most modern and largest populous continent
.Neues Museum Weserburg is another one,a great Art Gallery hosting works by prominent contemporary artists displaying distinguished works coming from important private collections from all around the world and it is one of the most representative retrospective exhibitions of modern art in Europe.
.Neues Museum Weserburg is another one,a great Art Gallery hosting works by prominent contemporary artists displaying distinguished works coming from important private collections from all around the world and it is one of the most representative retrospective exhibitions of modern art in Europe.
Universum Science Museum is an ideal place to visit very recommended for its splendid organisation of its spaces hosted in a modern building.It is the new City Centre of Science of Bremen and it offers three thematic paths such as Universe,the Earth and the Man.
That exhibition is definitely a hands on experience and it offers incredible fun apart to be a very interesting cultural,scientific walk,a sort of full immersion related to more than interesting themes.It is probably the most exciting and educational of all the museums of the entire city and should be a mandatory in your list of places to visit in Bremen.
If you are fond about boats and Maritim history in Bremerhaven you can visit the Maritime Museum a beautiful exhibition dedicated to the history of shipping.In particular, that outstanding site keeps a gem consisting in the ship Hanseatic dated 14th century discovered in the 60s in the North Sea and the Diorama dated 1850.
In the harbour you can also visit the museum of moored boats,including some jewels of the German navy as the Gronland,the oldest ship in Germany and Seute Deern, the last wooden sailing vessel made in the country.
In the harbour you can also visit the museum of moored boats,including some jewels of the German navy as the Gronland,the oldest ship in Germany and Seute Deern, the last wooden sailing vessel made in the country.
Bremen is also a green city offering the visitors the great opportunity to enjoy natural beautiful places such as verdant parks and elegant and pretty gardens.The most beautiful is certainly the Rhododendron park und Botanika which is is a beautiful space of 46 hectares with over 500 species of rhododendrons and containing Botanika which is an amazing multimedia nature complex.In addition to all that another special attraction is an amazing and marvellous Japanese garden which is full of rhododendrons giving that space a very exotic image.
The Garden Wand und Windmühle,the Wall and Windmill is absolutely the best garden to visit throughout the entire urban area.That enchanting space has been meticulously arranged to provide the finest possible environment. The windmill you can see inside it was originally used and it is still very well preserved and nowadays home of a restaurant and a cafe,while the garden is one of the favourite place to spend weekends and walking by locals.
Bürgerpark is another large green oasis of the city and it was originally planned in the year 1866 taking inspiration the beautiful and famous English gardens of London Kensington Gardens and Hampton Court and the aspect follows that line and style.
Bürgerpark is another large green oasis of the city and it was originally planned in the year 1866 taking inspiration the beautiful and famous English gardens of London Kensington Gardens and Hampton Court and the aspect follows that line and style.
That German centre is also famous for its beer,the famous Becks.If you are a fan of that famous brand linked to one of the most loved lagers in the world and you have undoubtedly heard something about Becks Brewery.That popular and famed factory is located in the city and it has been there and in normal operation since the year 1873.
That is a very famous brewery of friction most visited of all Germany.Becks Brewery offers tours which will give the visitor a great experience and an extensive information about the history,chronological steps of the several products made by that company during its prestigious history and including an extensive illustration of all the methods of preparation since the beginning of its glorious activity until today.
That is a very famous brewery of friction most visited of all Germany.Becks Brewery offers tours which will give the visitor a great experience and an extensive information about the history,chronological steps of the several products made by that company during its prestigious history and including an extensive illustration of all the methods of preparation since the beginning of its glorious activity until today.
Close to Bremen Airport is situated EADS Astrium and the city proudly displays its contribution to the conquest of space.It is a fascinating tour in which you can see engineers talking with astronauts on the International Space Station and that wonderful place is the site of the German Aeronautical and Space Administration headquarters.
Definitely a fantastic site to visit and it is very recommended for children and adults.Astrium offers guided tours on weekends but it's always a good idea to call ahead to make sure they are doing the visits that day.
Definitely a fantastic site to visit and it is very recommended for children and adults.Astrium offers guided tours on weekends but it's always a good idea to call ahead to make sure they are doing the visits that day.
Events and festival, held throughout the year are many.The most important are Maritime Festival,the famous Christmas Market,the Carnival of Bremen but also several concerts,football matches with the Werder Bremen Club often protagonist in the most important European competitions apart the local Bundesliga,cycling races are protagonists in that Hanseatic pearl.
The city is also very active all year organising important International Congresses and Conventions and in the last decades it had a notable growth thanks to comfortable accommodations with Hotels which respond to all the exigences of every Institution or Entity which want to celebrate their events using very well equipped structures with lounges offering the most modern and sophisticated equipments boast the highest technology,services and facilities.
Local gastronomy apart the several ethnic restaurants which offer a very cosmopolitan choice also provides its highlights.There is a large presence of sausages such as Kochwurst,Pinkelwurst,Bregenwurst, Kohlwurst and Rinderwurst among others.They can prepared in different styles grilled,baked or boiled and served with potatoes,salads and accompanied by sauerkraut,mustard or other sauces.
The Tafelspitz is boiled beef served with spices and vegetables while soups next to the typical Gemusesuppe a soup made vegetables very popular is the Hochzeitsuppe,a recipe prepared with chicken meat,asparagus,eggs,noodle with also some variants including meat balls.
.Birned,Bohnen und Speck is a sort of combined plate very common in many German areas those three words respectively mean pears,green peas and speck which is that famous delicious smoked ham but it can be replaced by bacon,that plate is generally served with boiled potatoes and flavoured by parsley.
The Sauerbraten is another traditional plate consisting in a marinated beef stew flavoured by white wine and vinegar and also depending of the tradition by fruit and there are also some variants replacing the beef with lamb,pork or venison meats.
Many plates in the area of Bremen are accompanied by the Braunkohl which is a sort of local kale but in the city you can also have the opportunity to taste fresh fish such as herring,mackerel,plaice,flounder all of superb quality and always fresh directly coming daily from the North Sea to the banks of the local harbour.
In addition to all that excellent is also the trout prepared at vapeur style adding parsley and aromatic herbs or the delicious eel.The Rollmops are famous small herring rolls marinated with vinegar adding cucumber and they are generally served as a snack or appetiser.Notable is also the variety of cakes,desserts and puddings flavoured with whipped cream and fruit.
The city is also very active all year organising important International Congresses and Conventions and in the last decades it had a notable growth thanks to comfortable accommodations with Hotels which respond to all the exigences of every Institution or Entity which want to celebrate their events using very well equipped structures with lounges offering the most modern and sophisticated equipments boast the highest technology,services and facilities.
Local gastronomy apart the several ethnic restaurants which offer a very cosmopolitan choice also provides its highlights.There is a large presence of sausages such as Kochwurst,Pinkelwurst,Bregenwurst, Kohlwurst and Rinderwurst among others.They can prepared in different styles grilled,baked or boiled and served with potatoes,salads and accompanied by sauerkraut,mustard or other sauces.
The Tafelspitz is boiled beef served with spices and vegetables while soups next to the typical Gemusesuppe a soup made vegetables very popular is the Hochzeitsuppe,a recipe prepared with chicken meat,asparagus,eggs,noodle with also some variants including meat balls.
.Birned,Bohnen und Speck is a sort of combined plate very common in many German areas those three words respectively mean pears,green peas and speck which is that famous delicious smoked ham but it can be replaced by bacon,that plate is generally served with boiled potatoes and flavoured by parsley.
The Sauerbraten is another traditional plate consisting in a marinated beef stew flavoured by white wine and vinegar and also depending of the tradition by fruit and there are also some variants replacing the beef with lamb,pork or venison meats.
Many plates in the area of Bremen are accompanied by the Braunkohl which is a sort of local kale but in the city you can also have the opportunity to taste fresh fish such as herring,mackerel,plaice,flounder all of superb quality and always fresh directly coming daily from the North Sea to the banks of the local harbour.
In addition to all that excellent is also the trout prepared at vapeur style adding parsley and aromatic herbs or the delicious eel.The Rollmops are famous small herring rolls marinated with vinegar adding cucumber and they are generally served as a snack or appetiser.Notable is also the variety of cakes,desserts and puddings flavoured with whipped cream and fruit.
Travelling to Bremen by plane is possible landing at International Bremen Flughafen the local airport which is just 3.5 kilometres from the city.It receives direct flights from many European cities including low-cost companies.From there you can reach by tram located at the stop 6 opposite the airport and it has a frequency of departures every 10 minutes and it directly takes to the historic core of Bremen in about 15/20 minutes.
Bremen is a great destination for the quality of life offered by its dynamism and diversity,it is a city in which all is well preserved making it admired and loved by a multitude of tourists.
It represents with all its spirit a perfect welcoming doorway to discover the beauty of Northern Germany starting from its historic golden ages linked to the Hanseatic League times,a period which was so relevant for its architectonic masterpieces the city still shows and you will admire nowadays.
Other special aspects are undoubtedly the opportunity to enjoy its vibrant,lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere,its fantastic monuments,Bremen is a place where everything is possible in terms of tourism,a complete German city which worth a visit and a stay all year and of course it will conquer you with all its unique and distinctive charm making it simply and absolutely irresistible.
It represents with all its spirit a perfect welcoming doorway to discover the beauty of Northern Germany starting from its historic golden ages linked to the Hanseatic League times,a period which was so relevant for its architectonic masterpieces the city still shows and you will admire nowadays.
Other special aspects are undoubtedly the opportunity to enjoy its vibrant,lively and cosmopolitan atmosphere,its fantastic monuments,Bremen is a place where everything is possible in terms of tourism,a complete German city which worth a visit and a stay all year and of course it will conquer you with all its unique and distinctive charm making it simply and absolutely irresistible.
Francesco Mari
Recommended Hotels in Bremen
Courtyard By Marriot Bremen Hotel
Park Hotel Bremen
Hilton Breemen
Hotel classico
Hotel Hanseatic
Hotel Residence Bremen
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