A new day full of new experiences awaits us. We plan to explore the northern part of Mindelo. Starting from the Blue Marlin Hotel, we walk along Alto São Nicolau to Av. Dr. Alberto Leite, where we turn onto Rua Doutor Vicente Rendall Leite. We pass by some very beautiful, modern, and colorful houses and […]
Exploring the center of Mindelo
The next morning, the weather is absolutely beautiful, so we enjoy the view from our balcony at the Blue Marlin Hotel before setting out on our walk through the city center. On Rua de Liberdade d’Africa, in front of the Palácio do Povo (the former governor’s palace), preparations for the carnival celebrations and parades are […]
Bremen Weser and Center
Bremen was strongly influenced by the Weser River and the shipping trade associated with it. In 787, Emperor Charlemagne elevated Bremen to a bishopric. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa granted the city its charter in 1186, thereby placing Bremen under imperial law. In 1260, Bremen joined the Hanseatic League and experienced an economic boom thanks to free […]
Bremen City Walk
Bremen’s history is strongly influenced by trade, which was dominated by merchant communities. The Hanseatic League, an association of northern German and Baltic cities, played an important role in Bremen’s history. The Hanseatic League was first founded in Lübeck. Bremen joined the Hanseatic League several times but also left or was expelled several times. Wikipedia […]
City Walk in Lübeck – Day 3
There are many interesting alleys and courtyards, especially in the western part of the old town. These include the Haasenhof, the Von Höveln Gang in the Hundestraße, the Kalandsgang, the Füchtingshof, the Glansdorps Gang, and many others. Many of these places are foundations or projects sponsored by social services for low-income people. Especially in spring […]
City walk in Lübeck – Day 2
In addition to its many architectural features, Lübeck has much to offer culturally. Today, we try to explore the southern part of the old town. The cathedral and the museum quarter are well worth a visit. At the end of the day, we will visit the Schiffergesellschaft. From our hotel, Hotel Jensen, we walk along […]