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Wismar was founded in 1226 and prospered greatly as a Hanseatic city. Brewing - Wismar was known for its excellent beer - and wool weaving constituted further sources of income. The Thirty Years War brought about the downfall of the city. The Treaty of Westphalia placed the town in Swedish hands, in which it remained until 1803. The town enjoyed an economic revival in the 19C with the establishment of factories and the development of sea trade.

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Tourist attractions Wismar : Things to see and do

St. Georgen-Kirche

St-Georgen-Kirchhof D - 23966 Wismar

The construction of the Flamboyant Gothic brick church began at the end of the 13C, though it did not receive its finishing touches until the 15C. It was seriously damaged during the Second World War.

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Marienkirchturm

St-Marien-Kirchhof D - 23966 Wismar

Built in the first half of the 13C, the church of St. Mary was destroyed during the Second World War. All that remains is the 80m/262ft high bell tower. The archdeaconry dates from 1450.

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Marktplatz

Am Markt D - 23966 Wismar

Of considerable size, the market square is dominated by the white silhouette of the town hall. The houses round about date from different periods, each one recounting a chapter in the history of architecture. Note the eye-catching red-brick buildin..

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Hotels Wismar

Stadthotel Stern

Lübsche Straße 9 D - 23966 Wismar

Stadthotel Stern lies in Wismar’s historic Old Town, and is a 10-minute walk from Wismar Train Station. Featuring free Wi-Fi, it offers colourful rooms with satellite TV. Located just 200 metres from St. Mary’s Church, Hotel Stern features a free sp..

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Apostel

Neustadt 2-4 D - 23966 Wismar (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)

The Pension Apostel is a cosy family-run hotel. It offers its guests attractive single or double rooms and in the summer you can rent holiday apartments. Pets are welcome as well. The hotel offers a dining area, a bar and a sun-bathing terrace. If yo..

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Steigenberger Hotel Stadt Hamburg

Am Markt 24 D - 23966 Wismar

Prix Prices from : 65 €

This 4-star hotel is centrally located in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Wismar. It has a spacious spa area and a terrace café on the historic marketplace. Some of the rooms at the Steigenberger Hotel Stadt Hamburg boast views of the historic mar..

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