Bremen is a fairy tale

The Brothers Grimm’s tale of the Bremen Musicians is familiar to us from the very beginning.
Not only in the book, but also in the wonderful music. Cartoon. I guess. When visiting Bremen, tourists are waiting. See a small, cozy, traditional German town. Cruciform beams, pointed roofs, a labyrinth of intricate streets ... In reality, Bremen is one of the largest cities in Germany. (with a population of almost 700,000), a colossal port, the European the center of the aerospace industry, the famous brewer (Becks beer), Museum, cultural and football capital. As for the history of the city, It is more exciting, dramatic and eventful than any other. fairy tale. The city is really very old - by the end of the IX century it had The city's rights and printed its own money! Bremen - the oldest port Germany, still Kaiser Friedrich Barbarossa in the XII century. granted him freedom trade, and in the time of the Hansa, thanks to the Weser River and access to the sea Bremen merchants became rich, trading with the whole world. For still founded Charlemagne bishopric and for the number of churches and cathedrals of Bremen It was called "Northern Rome." Confrontation between episcopal and secular power - the main theme of Bremen, not without reason on the Market Square to the cathedral proudly flaunts Roland, a mythical knight, a symbol of liberty The independence of German cities. By the way, the Bremen Roland is the most Large (over 10 meters) and oldest (over 600 years old) in Germany It deserves to be protected by UNESCO. Like the whole thing. downtown Bremen. Our tour will show you the Market Square and the legendary Town Hall, we will visit St. Peter's Cathedral, admire the fabulous houses of the Shnur district, walk along a unique street-monument Bettscherstrasse... Of course, we will see monuments to the Bremen musicians. The most famous stands near the Town Hall, and the donkey is supposed to hold For the legs to fulfill the wish. But other monuments too. There are many legendary animals in the city. Although, as the fairy tale says, A donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster never reached Bremen.