Hanseatic Rostock A Self Guided Walking Tour

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Itinerary

1. Stand in Market Square outside the impressive City Hall, with its distinctive pink baroque facade concealing the original Gothic structure. Take in this striking landmark as the starting point for your journey through Rostock's Hanseatic history.

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2. Take in the bustling Market Square, the historic heart of Rostock and the natural gathering point beneath the Town Hall. Discover the layers of history embedded in this central civic space.

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3. Examine the Steintor city gate and find out the symbolism behind its contrasting facades. Pass through the oldest city gate in Northern Germany as you continue along the medieval wall.

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4. Walk along the longest surviving section of Rostock's medieval wall. Discover how this fortification once protected the city during its Hanseatic heyday.

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5. Explore Rostocker Rosengarten, the Rose Garden where a fortress once stood. Take in this green, tranquil space as a striking contrast to its more fortified past.

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6. See the striking "Fountain of Joy" with its 20 figures representing various activities. Take a moment to enjoy this lively piece of public art along your route.

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7. Walk through the vibrant Kröpeliner Strasse, Rostock's main shopping street. Spot the Ratschow House along the way, featuring the only surviving Gothic facade on the entire street.

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8. See the University of Rostock, Germany's fourth oldest. Take in this historic seat of learning as you continue through the city centre.

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9. Arrive at the impressive St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche), the fitting conclusion to your tour. Take in this monumental building, one of Rostock's most treasured landmarks.

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10. Marvel at St. Mary's remarkable astronomical clock, the only one of its kind still in operation. Discover this rare and precise piece of medieval engineering, still ticking after centuries.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Rostock

• Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 77 experiences we list in Rostock.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rostock

Rostock is an old Hanseatic port on Germany's Baltic coast, with brick Gothic churches, a historic university and the beach resort of Warnemünde.

Rostock grew rich as a Hanseatic trading port on the Warnow river, and its university, founded in 1419, is among the oldest in northern Europe. The brick Gothic Marienkirche holds an astronomical clock from 1472 that still keeps time. The Neuer Markt is dominated by the town hall, whose seven slender turrets rise above a baroque front, and the Kröpeliner Tor is a medieval gate at the end of the pedestrian street.

Top-ranked sights in Rostock: Warnemünde Cruise Center (Rostock Cruise Port).

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