Lüneburg - northern Venice

Welcome to the Venice of the North! The city of Lüneburg during the Hansa
He got rich selling salt. Located on the Ilmenau River, it was is connected by a canal to the "Queen of the Hansa" Lübeck, and from there through the northern The sea traded salt and half the world. Wooden crane, with the help of The salt of which was loaded on ships has been preserved in the city since 1745. But the main thing for a tourist today is not the salt itself, but what is fabulous The rich city in the Middle Ages was built of stone and brick. Much of this splendor has survived to our days. Merchant houses in the style of Gothic and Renaissance, not in the old broad streets, rich churches - all this makes the city a real pearl of the North Germany. The town hall, built in 1230, is one of the oldest in Germany. The Museum of the ancient brewery will tell about the history of this craft, In the restaurant at the museum you can win. Excursion good. combined with trips to Lübeck or Hamburg, with a visit to the park attractions "Haide Park" or outlet in Zoltau, with swimming in the famous Terms.