Stralsund

Stralsund

Stralsund is a Hanseatic city located in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the north, near the Baltic Sea strait. Its location makes it a gateway to the island of Rügen. On June 27, 2002, Stralsund, along with the historic center of Wismar, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The old town of Stralsund is a historic center dominated by red-brick buildings, centered around the Old Market Square, surrounded by structures of various periods and architectural styles. St. James' Church was first built in the mid-14th century but was later destroyed multiple times; St. Mary's Church was constructed between 1383 and 1473 in Gothic style and is the largest church in the city. Other attractions include the Gothic-style Town Hall, St. Nicholas Church built between 1270 and 1360, St. Catherine’s Monastery, St. John’s Monastery, the Historical Museum, the German Maritime Museum, and the German Oceanographic Museum.

Stralsund

Must-visit reason: An important Hanseatic city in Germany

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern [Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania]

City where the attraction is located: Stralsund [Stralsund]