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An incredible Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) street that runs from the main square towards the river. There are many fine façades and courtyards all with large amounts of design detail. There is an impressive Glockenspiel that chimes at regular intervals. There are lots of shops and several museums, including the impressive Paula Modersohn-Becker Museum. Haus Atlantis (now the Hilton) has an impressive spiral staircase just inside, at the top of which is the staggering Himmelshaal (it is not normally open to the public).
Böttcherstraße is a street in the historic centre of Bremen, Germany. Only about 100 m (330 ft) long, it is famous for its unusual architecture and ranks among the city's main cultural landmarks and visitor attractions. Most of its buildings were erected between 1922 and 1931, primarily as a result of the initiative of Ludwig Roselius, a Bremen-based coffee-trader, who charged Bernhard Hoetger with the artistic supervision over the project. The street and its buildings are a rare example of an architectural ensemble belonging to a variant of the expressionist style. Several of the houses can be classed as Brick Expressionism. Since 1973, the ensemble has been protected by the Monument Protection Act.
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This statue on the main square, in front of the town hall, is of the Knight Roland, subject of the Medieval epic, the Song of Roland, who was a protector of trade. He appears in many European cities, especially those involved in the Hanseatic league. Bremen's is considered one of the finest and is included with Town Hall on the World Heritage List. The standing figure is 5.47 m tall.
Town Hall
This is one of the finest in Europe and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Building work started in 1410 and it is seen as an important display of the wealth and freedom of the city.
Cathedral of St Peter
Over 1,200 years old, its huge towered façade dominates the main square. The interior is also impressive, with some fine painted details on the ceilings. The cathedral was damaged by fire and lightning in the 17th century and also seriously impacted by bombings during World War II, and some of the damage is still visible, but it has been restored twice and is imposing, beautiful and well worth admiring for its form and the artwork and monuments that remain part of its exterior and interior. There is also a treasury displaying the collection of the cathedral. Entrance is free; for €3-€5 you can climb the Southern Tower, which offers nice views over the whole city. There are sometimes organ concerts in the Cathedral, particularly in the summer; see the Orgelsommer schedule for details. Admission for the organ concerts is €15, and the sound of the organs is great.
Schnoorviertel
Bremen's oldest district, characterized by narrow lanes and timber-framed houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Once a quarter for fishermen and craftsmen, it now hosts numerous galleries, cafés, and small handicraft shops.
Bremen City Park
Built on the site of the former city fortifications, this star-shaped park is the oldest public garden in Germany. It features scenic walking paths, colorful flowerbeds, and the historic "Am Wall" windmill.