Stadtgraben

Stadtgraben is a river in Lübeck, Hansestadt, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein. Stadtgraben is situated near the suburb Sankt Lorenz Süd, as well as near Sankt Jürgen.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Holsten Gate and Saint Mary’s Church.

Holsten Gate

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The Holsten Gate is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Built in 1464, the Brick Gothic construction is one of the relics of Lübeck's medieval city fortifications and one of two remaining city gates, the other being the Citadel Gate.

Saint Mary’s Church

Church

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The Lübeck Marienkirche is a medieval basilica in the city centre of Lübeck, Germany. Built between 1265 and 1352, the church is located on the highest point of Lübeck's old town island within the Hanseatic merchants' quarter, which extends uphill from the warehouses on the River Trave to the church.

Cathedral

Church

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Lübeck Cathedral is a large brick-built Lutheran cathedral in Lübeck, Germany, and part of the Lübeck World Heritage Site. It was started in 1173 by Henry the Lion as a cathedral for the Bishop of Lübeck.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stockelsdorf and Moisling.

Stockelsdorf

Town

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Stockelsdorf is a municipality in the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated directly northwest of Lübeck and forms an agglomeration with the easterly town of Bad Schwartau.