stralsund and wismar
states: [germany]
category: cultural
year: 2002
location: State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 54.3025000000, 13.0852777800
last visited: 2022
unesco id: 1067
world heritage site: 1067
Stralsund and Wismar, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Germany, are medieval Hanseatic towns renowned for their well-preserved Gothic brick architecture. Featuring grand churches, gabled houses, and historic marketplaces, they reflect the prosperity of the Hanseatic League’s trading network. These coastal settlements showcase a blend of maritime heritage and urban planning from the 13th and 14th centuries. Their robust fortifications and warehouses highlight their strategic importance in Northern Europe. This site offers a striking glimpse into Germany’s mercantile past and architectural legacy.
