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What to do and see in Bremen

Bremen is a port city in northern Germany, situated on the river Weser , about 50 km south of the confluence of the North Sea. Visit the city where people know how to enjoy the world famous coffee, the finest chocolate, enticing fish dishes and premium beers that can be found in the beautiful stores that look like they come from another time.

1. Hachez Chocolatier

Hachez Chocolatier

So let's jump right into chocolate world, or from Hachez Chocolatier, which is a must visit for all those who love sweets. It is located near the main square, and the shop offers everything of pralines, the famous Bremen chocolate -covered with peppermint sticks.

3. St Peter's Cathedral

St Peter's Cathedral

One of the must-see attractions in Bremen is Cathedral of St. Peter. It was built in the period from the eleventh to the thirteenth century. With its striking facade dominating the main square while the interior of the cathedral is characterized in detail painted ceiling. If you want a bird's eye perspective to look at Bremen, you can if you climb to the tower of the Cathedral .

5. Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten

We can not but mention the bronze statue Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten on the west side of the square. Do not fail to show respect to Bremen town musicians - rooster, dog, cat and donkey - the world-famous characters from fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. You will notice that the legs of the donkey statue is lighter , and the reason for this is the belief that when you touch it, it will bring good luck or fulfill a desire. However, do it with both hands.

2. Bremen Rathaus

Bremen Rathaus

Renaissance Rathaus city hall is one of the few buildings that survived the bombing during World War II, when more than half of the city was destroyed. This is one of the most secular Gothic building in the world, which is on the UNESCO list of world heritage. It houses the famous wine cellar, the largest collection of German wines, some of which date back to the ancient seventeenth century.

4. Bremen Roland

Bremen Roland

The main square is a beautiful statue of the knight Roland, symbol of the city of Bremen, built in 1404, ten feet high. Roland holds a sword and a shield decorated with the imperial eagle, and thereby guards and protects the citizens of Bremen. According to legend, Bremen will remain free and independent as long as Roland watches over the city, and according to some sources, a second Roland statue is kept hidden in the underground vaults of a town house so that it can quickly replaced in case of failure of the original statue.

Bremen will remember the above - statues, sweets , Beck's beer, but do not miss to visit the Space Center Bremen Universum where thanks to interactive museum exhibits and video - installation, you can find out a lot about Earth and the universe , an unusual exhibition Vezerburg building which houses the Museum of Modern Art. It's really hard to single out just a couple of destinations when it comes to Bremen.

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