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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.
Schnoor is a neighbourhood in the medieval centre of the German city of Bremen, and the only part of it that has preserved a medieval character. The neighbourhood owes its name to old handicrafts associated with shipping; the alleys between the houses were often associated with occupations or objects. For example, there was an area in which ropes and cables were made, and a neighbouring area where wire cables and anchor chains were produced.
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Museum of Arts
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.
The contemporary art museum shows the work of Gerhard Marcks the sculptor of the statue "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten", a city landmark.
Founded as a design museum but also used for exhibitions in modern art. The museum is named after Wilhelm Wagenfeld, an industrial designer born 1900 in Bremen.
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).
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.