The European Route of Brick Gothic was awarded a gold medal for "outstanding achievements in the preservation of historic monuments in Europe" at the denkmal2010 fair in Leipzig.
Pearl on the European Route of Brick Gothic:
Bad Doberan
The small city of Bad Doberan in Germany has wonders to offer the visitor, of which the abbey is perhaps the most famous. Almost the entire medieval interior of the abbey has survived intact until today. The abbey's interior also offers several curiosities to the visitor: deer antlers are on display and one can learn the story of the abbey's foundation through a ceremonial swan.
Learn more about the abbey here...
Learn more about the abbey here...
Welcome to the European Route of Brick Gothic
For hundreds of years, the influence of the Hanseatic League shaped the everyday life of those living along the coast of the Baltic Sea, a region considered to have been the centre of the European economy in the Middle Ages. Much evidence of the region's wealth and power at the time has survived until today: monasteries and town halls; gates and walls; hall churches and basilicas. These historical relics symbolise the spiritual and secular strength of the region during the epoch.
Brick gothic is the characteristic architectural style in many cities along the coast of the Baltic and throughout the regions surrounding the sea. Every piece of red brick comprising the buildings was made by hand, and every single building is a masterpiece – for hundreds of years, brick gothic buildings have been emblematic landmarks in many Northern European towns and cities.
The European Route of Brick Gothic connects the historical traces of the Hanseatic era across several nations. The Route invites you to explore traces of the past, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of architectural attractions, as Denmark, Germany and Poland play host.
Brick gothic is the characteristic architectural style in many cities along the coast of the Baltic and throughout the regions surrounding the sea. Every piece of red brick comprising the buildings was made by hand, and every single building is a masterpiece – for hundreds of years, brick gothic buildings have been emblematic landmarks in many Northern European towns and cities.
The European Route of Brick Gothic connects the historical traces of the Hanseatic era across several nations. The Route invites you to explore traces of the past, beautiful landscapes and a wide range of architectural attractions, as Denmark, Germany and Poland play host.
Travel Tips
Our tour suggestions will be an invaluable assistance, regardless of whether you are looking for ideas for your next holiday or you want to head off along European Route of Brick Gothic.
The European Route of Brick Gothic's Latest Flyers
You can download the current flyers of the European Route of Brick Gothic here (most are currently available in German only).
Flyers made by our member cities:
Flyers made by us and our official tour guide:
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 30 206132559
Fax +49 30 20613251
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 30 206132559
Fax +49 30 20613251
The Route is managed by the German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development. www.deutscher-verband.org
News
Our new member
The city of Prenzlau – which features Brick Gothic monuments such as the eastern gable of St Mary's Church, the town's Dominican and Franciscan monateries and St George's Chapel – has now been added to the European Route of Brick Gothic. As of 2011, the city halfway between Szczecin and Neubrandenburg is another highlight along the Route.
The city of Prenzlau – which features Brick Gothic monuments such as the eastern gable of St Mary's Church, the town's Dominican and Franciscan monateries and St George's Chapel – has now been added to the European Route of Brick Gothic. As of 2011, the city halfway between Szczecin and Neubrandenburg is another highlight along the Route.
AGORA 2.0 Project
The European Route of Brick Gothic is involved in the European project AGORA 2.0, which aims at exploring the most attractive natural and cultural treasures of Baltic Sea Region that will support the development of a common regional identity. The Baltic Sea Region identity will increase the visibility of the region as a whole and it will serve as an important precondition to market the region as one tourism destination. Read more in the publication Baltic Sea Breezes.
Your opinion is very important to us. What is typical of the Baltic Sea Region for you? Please vote on www.bsr-identity.net!
The European Route of Brick Gothic is involved in the European project AGORA 2.0, which aims at exploring the most attractive natural and cultural treasures of Baltic Sea Region that will support the development of a common regional identity. The Baltic Sea Region identity will increase the visibility of the region as a whole and it will serve as an important precondition to market the region as one tourism destination. Read more in the publication Baltic Sea Breezes.
Your opinion is very important to us. What is typical of the Baltic Sea Region for you? Please vote on www.bsr-identity.net!
In our Online-Compendium you will find full descriptions of particular Brick Gothic buildings.
