Neubrandenburg

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Template:Infobox Town DE Neubrandenburg is a city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, at the shore of a lake called the Tollensesee (18 km²).

History

The first settlers at the place were Premonstratensian monks in a monastery at the shore (about 1240). The foundation of the town of Neubrandenburg took place in 1248, when the margrave of Brandenburg decided to build a town in the northern part of his fief. In 1292 the town and the surrounding area became part of Mecklenburg. It flourished as a trade center until the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), after which it declined.

In 1945, few days before the end of World War II, a great fire destroyed 80% of the old town. Since then, most buildings of historical relevance have been rebuilt.

Sights and monuments

Neubrandenburg has preserved its medieval city wall in its integrity. The wall, 7 m. high and with a perimeter of 2.3 km. has four Gothic town gates, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Of these, the most impressive is the Stargarder Tor, with a characteristic gable-like form.

Another place of interest is the Marienkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary), completed 1298. The church was nearly destroyed in 1945, but it has been restored since 1975 to house a concert hall (opened 2001).de:Neubrandenburg eo:Neubrandenburg fr:Neubrandenbourg nl:Neubrandenburg pl:Neubrandenburg sv:Neubrandenburg