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Bremen’s art museums hold treasures from Gothic to now bremen germany hanseatic cities museums Jan 07, 2026

Bremen art museums show the remarkable journey from Germany’s Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque treasures to Impressionism and modern sculptur...

Schnoorviertel, where medieval Bremen almost died beautiful cities & towns bremen european history germany hanseatic cities medieval cities & towns Dec 13, 2025

Bremen’s Schnoorviertel (or Schnoor) is a delight for visitors. The city quarter on the Weser, south-east of Marktplatz, offers a glimpse of...

Spread the word: Bremen’s St Petri Dom ignited the north architecture beautiful cities & towns bremen european history germany hanseatic cities Dec 08, 2025

To find the beginnings of Bremen, go to its cathedral. The site of St Petri Dom has been the focus of more than 1,200 years of worship. Chur...

Bremen’s ships charted course to adventure bremen germany hanseatic cities medieval cities & towns renaissance cities Nov 16, 2025

Bremen might have been on a river, but its position was suited to becoming a port for Europe-wide trade. Visitors to Bremen see a city built...

German Renaissance shows in world-heritage Hanseatic cities architecture beautiful cities & towns germany hanseatic cities historic monuments renaissance cities Jul 15, 2023

Germany's Renaissance started later than Italy's and prominent buildings did not appear until well into the 16th century. The survivals are ...