Wismar

Today we visited the small historic town of Wismar. It is listed as a "World Heritage Site" by Unesco and is also part of the Hanseatic League. 

Our first stop was Nikolaikirche ("The Church of Saint Nicholas") built in 1381 as a church for sailors and fishermen.

Outside Nikolaikirche

Inside windows

Ceiling

Without a map, we wandered down cobblestone roads through the town.

Streets of Wismar

We made it to the central market place, where there were many shops and restaurants.

Wismar Central Market

After a delicious lunch, we continued on to visit the tower of Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church). The rest of the church was destroyed in World War II, and again in 1960 under the East German Communist government.

Outside Marienkirche

Ruins of the church

We were able to catch the train back to Rostock just as it was starting to rain; we couldn't have asked for better timing.

Love,

Vanessa