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Hanseatic city Rostock |
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| The Hanseatic city of Rostock, founded in 13th. century is with 200.000 residents the largest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It sprawls over both sides of the Warnow and enjoys a thriving overseas trade with Scandinavia through its large port facility. |
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Rostock has many historic points of interest - the monumental Marien Church with its valuable art treasures, the Holy Cross Monastery near the University, founded in 1419 and the reconstructed 117m. high steeple of the Petri Church. |
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and guests enjoy the attractive facilities of shopping. Warnemuende is by far the most attractive part of Rostock and one of the finest resorts on the Baltic coast; the Alte Strom, the Westmole and the Marine Promenade with its lighthouse attract many tourists. Please also visit our casino. |
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