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European Hansemuseum

Lübeck, Germany

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European Hansemuseum

Museum in Lübeck on the Hanseatic League, told in order from its beginnings to its end. Reconstructed scenes alternate with rooms of text, and a ticket card sets the language at each station; few original objects are shown.

Highlights

  • Reconstructed Hanseatic scenes
  • Archaeological excavations
  • Historic buildings on site

Good to know

  • Ticket card sets the language
  • Folding stools available
  • Allow at least three hours

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