La beautiful city of Bremen has a historic old town which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Together with the port area, this city in northwestern Germany forms the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen. Already in the XNUMXth century this city was mentioned in a writing, so it is a fairly old city.
Let's see what corners this great German city offers us, which is crossed by the Weser river that empties into the North Sea. Without a doubt it is one of those cities that are not overcrowded and that have a special charm that we cannot miss.
Bremer Marktplatz
This is undoubtedly one of the most important squares in the Bremen city, Market Square. It is in it where we find some of the most important elements of the city, such as the Town Hall and the statue of Rolando. The atmosphere in this square is indisputable and you can enjoy a walk seeing beautiful buildings. Although it is called the market square, open-air markets are held in another nearby square.
Bremen Town Hall
The town hall of this city is one of the most impressive that can be seen. A gothic style old building of great beauty that is located in the central square that we mentioned. Its façade is in the Renaissance style, from the XNUMXth century and inside you can see the huge Gothic-style room in which important events of the city are held. It also has a cellar that has been converted into a restaurant. This incredible building is one of the reasons why this city has been declared a World Heritage Site.
The statue of Rolando
La Rolando's statue is a symbol of the city and it is in front of the town hall. This statue was put up for the first time in the XNUMXth century but in wood, being later replaced by the one we see today. This statue represents freedom and justice and it is said that as long as the statue stands the city will be free.
St. Peter's Cathedral in Bremen
The city's cathedral is from the evangelical church and has been built in the XNUMXth century in gothic style. It is the original building, which survived the bombings of World War II. The underground crypts stand out as well as the high towers that you can climb to have impressive views of the city.
Statue of the Bremen Town Musicians
If you have ever read the tales of the famous brothers GrimmThe Bremen Town Musicians will surely sound familiar to you. In this city they have made a statue in honor of this story, which is a great attraction for tourists and fans of these children's stories. According to legend, if you touch the donkey's front legs and make a wish, it comes true.
Church of Our Lady
If you like religious buildings, you cannot miss the Church of Our Lady. This building is one of the oldest in the city, dating back to the 70th century. Its stained glass windows are more current, since they were rebuilt in the XNUMXs. The Gothic-style building still preserves some original murals of great artistic value.
Walk through the Bürgerpark
This great park is one of those that the city has, since in German cities green spaces are usually respected. Walking through this park is a great activity to relax.
Böttcherstrasse street
This is one of the most visited streets of the city of Bremen, which connects the Market Square with the riverside area. This street is lined with red brick buildings and is lined with shops. It is a pedestrian area in which you can see the famous Carillon and Casa Roselius.
Bank of the river Weser
This is one of the liveliest areas in the entire city and where to be able to enjoy the best leisure. In this place there are restaurants and bars to make a stop and we can also see some boats where there are restaurants. In this area, a market is also organized from time to time and it has a great atmosphere.
Schnoor neighborhood
When we visit Bremen we cannot miss its most representative neighborhoods. The Schnoor neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city and it is also the most bohemian neighborhood. It is made up of beautiful colored houses from the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. In this great neighborhood we can find small shops and restaurants.
Kunsthalle Museum
El Kunsthalle is the city's art gallery, a museum that keeps a large number of paintings and is a mandatory stop for art lovers. In the gallery there are Flemish works but also some paintings by such important artists as Monet, Van Gogh or Manet.