Germany, Wismar - World Heritage town

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Wismar on the Baltic Sea, in northern Germany, it is a city almost not damaged in World War II, so the ancient city is also very famous in Germany. In June 27, 2002, Wismar Old Town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Swedes occupied Wismar about 250 years, can be seen everywhere in the city traces the history of Swedish rule. Wismar Old Town is well preserved. Stroll in which feels like visiting the Museum of Architecture. Different styles of houses, mottled dark and light colors, so full of feeling and shook the ancient city. Mottled old buildings, for visitors to demonstrating a classic medieval style picture.

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Wismar Train Station (German: Bahnhof Wismar)

In 12 July 1848, the completion of Wismar Train Station (German: Bahnhof Wismar), it is very delicate, like a movie screen in a scene. Early summer, green leaves for the city to add a lively color. In sun exposure, with a combined ancient city of style, comfort, carefree.

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Pig Bridge （Schweinsbrücke）

This clear river is not a natural river, but artificial canals, its name is Gruber (Grube). A bridge over the canal, there are four naive, bronze pig, is really cute!

The Pig Bridge (Schweinsbrücke) originated in the mid-19th century and was rebuilt after 1994. Since then, four railing posts are decorated with small, metal pig sculptures.

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The Schabbell house （Das Schabbell-Haus）

This seemingly old red building Schabbell house (Schabbellhaus), in fact, it is a museum, which supplies some of the exhibited models and ancient ship sailing time.

The Schabbell house (Schabbellhaus) was 1569-71 to plans by the architect Philipp Brandin Utrecht (1535-1594) built as a brewery and a residence for the later Wismarer mayor Hinrich Schabbell (1531-1600).

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Old Water Tower (Alter Wasserturm)

The old water tower (Alter Wasserturm) was originally a defense tower of the medieval fortifications of Wismar. In addition to the historic water gate at the port, today it is one last testimony stone of the former city wall and the city's fortifications.

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Proviant house (Provianthaus)

The former Royal Swedish Proviant house (Provianthaus) was built in 1690 as part of the Swedish fortress, used as a municipal Pack House since 1790.

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Fürstenhof House

Fürstenhof House, at the same time a Ducal Palace, it was occupied by the municipal authorities, the early Italian Renaissance style ornate specimens. Built in 1552-1565, it was restored in 1877-1879.

Fürstenhof House is located between the Church of St. George (St. Georgen) and St. Marien（Ratskirche St. Marien), it is the local seat of the Court. Facade has terracotta reliefs, showing the local folk and the city's history.

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Archidiakonat

Also, built in 1540 was destroyed in 1945 and 1962-1963 Archidiakonat rebuilt. With the three-piece stepped gable on the north side and the rich architectural decoration, it is one of the most beautiful buildings of North German brick Gothic.

Originally the building was twice as long and served as an administrative building and home of the bishop's deputy. Today it houses the regional superintendent of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mecklenburg and a meeting place for children and young people.