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The Cutest Devil in Lübeck

September 30, 2010 by
St Mary's Church Devil, Lubeck

The Legend of the Lübeck Devil and St. Mary's Church The medieval town of Lübeck has many tales and legends and one that is popularly told to most visitors is that of the cute little devil, sitting on a stone outside Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church). About Lübeck's Devil at St. Mary's As the legend goes, when the first stones of St. Mary were laid, the devil believed that this building would be a wine bar. He liked the idea, because many souls had already found their way to him after … [Read more...]

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Lübeck – A Symbol of the Hanseatic League

September 28, 2010 by
Aerial View of Lubeck

Lübeck Cultural Attractions Symbolize its Great Past as a Free Hanseatic City: Founded in 1143, this picturesque medieval town of Lübeck was a member of the powerful Hanseatic League and up to this day its cultural attractions symbolize the great past of Lübeck as free Hanseatic city. Lübeck was founded as the first German city on the Baltic Sea. The historic Old Town which is surrounded by water is a significant symbol of brick stone architecture from the Gothic period. Since the … [Read more...]

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Lübeck’s Famous Niederegger Marzipan

September 27, 2010 by
Lübeck Marzipan

Taste The Perfect Niederegger Marzipan in Lübeck: Lübeck is famous for its marzipan and from the number of visitors and shoppers in the Niederegger Patisserie in Breite Strasse, it is evident that marzipan is much sought after by visitors to this historical town. Marzipan has been popular in Europe since the 19th century.  The sweets are made from two-thirds sweet almonds imported from Venice and one-third sugar and aromatic oils.  The Persians referred to it as marsaban and in 1530 … [Read more...]

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