... Great postcard showing typical red Brick Gothic buildings ... a small idyllic Hanseatic port-town on the shores of the Baltic Sea... the main highlights of Wismar are the 3 Gothic red brick churches...the St Nicholas Church, the St George's Church and St. Mary's Church (only the tower is left)... visit the huge market square, one of the largest in northern Germany... and the neo-classical Rathaus or town hall which houses an exhibition in the basement about the history of the town... take a boat trip around the working harbour where you may spot everything from massive cruise ships to small sailing boats... this scenic fisher town and its stunning beaches and forests attracts tourists from all over the world....more than 2.4 million day trippers a year... Big Thanks once more dear Dustin! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿... Be sure to have a look at the once more wonderful special postmark!!đź‘Ť
Photo: Ⓒ D. Radke
With its origins as a Slavic settlement, Wismar's recorded history began in the 12th century. At various times, Wismar has been part of Mecklenburg, Sweden or Germany, including East Germany.
It became part of Germany in 1871, though Sweden officially renounced its claims to the city only much later, in 1903.
Wismar's old town was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2002.
Stamps:
Flora - Flowers
(Issued 08-06-2017)
Architecture | Art | Buildings | Interior Design
(Issued 04-04-2019)
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