Lubeck, Germany

Lubeck, is a is the second-largest city in Schleswig-Holstein, in northern Germany, and one of the major ports of Germany.  It is situated on the river Trave. Lubeck is the largest German port on the Baltic Sea, because of its Brick Gothic architectural heritage, Lubeck listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since the mid-1980s.

In Lubeck, were Some 1,300 buildings of Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Classical where situated within the city’s compact center on an island that is surrounded by the Trave River and a canal that leads to
the Elbe River. Barely a mile long, the island can be traversed on foot in less than an hour. But don’t rush, because there is much to explore — from quiet side streets and busy thoroughfares to historic squares and medieval churches. Then it’s on to the churches.

Lübeck is also known as the City of Seven Spires for the Gothic churches that punctuate its skyline.The old town centre is dominated by seven church steeples. The oldest ones are the Lübecker Dom (the city's cathedral) and the Marienkirche (Saint Mary's), both from the 13th and 14th centuries.

Although there are many entertainment center or cafes, but the main attraction remains the architecture. There are 15th-century Holsten Gate, which sits across theTrave and once guarded Lübeck’s western entryway which is today become the city’s symbol, with its arched entrance, stout walls and two towers overlooking a wide green lawn. Inside, after perusing swords, armor and other artifacts, climb one of the spiral staircases and peer out the tiny windows for a view of ships and the town.

You may visit Lubeck from Hamburg main station, you can ride the train with a rate of about $ 21 to $ 28 . Once you are at the train station Lubeck, then you can use a taxi or bus. Happy travelling.