„A 12th-century gem boasting more than 1000 historical buildings, Lübeck’s picture-book appearance is an enduring reminder of its role as one of the founding cities of the mighty Hanseatic League and its moniker of the ‘Queen of the Hanse’. Behind its landmark Holstentor (gate), you’ll find streets lined with medieval merchants’ homes and spired churches forming Lübeck’s ‘crown’. Recognised by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1987, today this thriving provincial city retains many enchanting corners to explore.“ – The Lonely Planet –
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