Pearl on the European Route of Brick Gothic:
Bad Doberan
The small city of Bad Doberan in Germany has several superlatives to offer – of which the Minster is perhaps the most famous. The medieval inventory has survived nearly entirely. Furthermore, the visitor will find there some curiosities: say the swan figure telling about the foundation of the Minster or deer antlers.
Welcome to the European Route of Brick Gothic
Over hundreds of years the influence of Hanseatic League shaped the life along the coasts of Baltic Sea. This was where the centre of European economy was located in medieval times. Several proofs of wealth and power of that time have survived until today: monasteries and town halls, gates and walls, hall churches and basilicas. These historical buildings symbolise spiritual and secular strength in the past.
The medieval brick architecture characterises several cities along the coast and in inland. Every single piece of red brick was made by human hand, and every single building is a masterpiece. In the past and today they were and are important landmarks.
The European Route of Brick Gothic connects historical cities and great old buildings from Hanseatic era. Denmark, Germany and Poland invite you to enjoy their hospitality – and explore traces of past, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of architectonic attractions along the European Route of Brick Gothic.
The medieval brick architecture characterises several cities along the coast and in inland. Every single piece of red brick was made by human hand, and every single building is a masterpiece. In the past and today they were and are important landmarks.
The European Route of Brick Gothic connects historical cities and great old buildings from Hanseatic era. Denmark, Germany and Poland invite you to enjoy their hospitality – and explore traces of past, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of architectonic attractions along the European Route of Brick Gothic.
Contact
Europäische Route der Backsteingotik e.V.
European Route of Brick Gothic
Littenstrasse 10
D-10179 Berlin
E-mail: info@eurob.org
Internet: www.eurob.org
Tel. +49 (0)30 2061325-59
Fax +49 (0)30 2061325-1
The route is managed by the German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development. www.deutscher-verband.org
European Route of Brick Gothic
Littenstrasse 10
D-10179 Berlin
E-mail: info@eurob.org
Internet: www.eurob.org
Tel. +49 (0)30 2061325-59
Fax +49 (0)30 2061325-1
The route is managed by the German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development. www.deutscher-verband.org
EuRoB News
Hanseatic City of Stendal is a new member of the European Route of Brick Gothic. The city from German region “Altmark” joined the route in February 2010. Stendal offers its visitors several cultural and architectonic highlights: five medieval churches, two city gates, town hall with the statue of Roland and Musikforum Katharinenkirche, a festive location for concerts, events and exhibitions.
The Polish city of Toruń, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list, is also a new member of the European Route of Brick Gothic. In Toruń you will find medieval brick gothic highlights all around, since the downtown area was not destroyed during the Second World War.
Photo: Andrzej Skowronski
The former Hanseatic city Szczecin, only two hours drive from Berlin, has plenty of brick gothic tradition to show. Old dignified buildings are today a natural part of this modern and exciting metropolis in West Poland. Szczecin is a new member of European Route of Brick Gothic.
In our Online-Compendium you will find full descriptions about particular brick gothic buildings.
