Talking to Travellive, Mr. Trung said: “Traveling and experiencing different cultures is also a passion for me. In particular, the city of Bremen makes me want to visit because of its medieval architecture and the stories of the Brothers Grimm. At the same time, through the photos, I also want to share about the culture and architecture with people who share the same passion for travel everywhere.”
Bremen is a livable and visitable city, with many interesting and exciting things to discover.
Bremen is also known as a free and diverse city with many cultures, languages and traditions.
Located in the northwest of Germany, the city of Bremen belongs to the state of Freie Hansestadt Bremen and stretches along both banks of the Weser River. Going back in time, Bremen is not only known as the most bustling city in Germany but also the birthplace of the story of the four animals by the famous fairy tale authors, the Brothers Grimm.
Possessing a rich heritage of ancient architecture and medieval stories, leisurely strolling through Bremen brings many memorable memories. Walking around the small and peaceful city, it is not difficult to come across typical architectures that have been stained by time, carrying many long-standing cultural values.
Located in the northwest of Germany, the city of Bremen belongs to the state of Freie Hansestadt Bremen and stretches along both banks of the Weser River.
Bremen is known as the most bustling city in Germany.
Bremen is the birthplace of the story of the four animals by the famous fairy tale authors the Brothers Grimm.
The “coordinates” not to be missed in Bremen
Marktplatz Square
Marktplatz is a great starting point for your journey to explore Bremen because it contains the pride of the city's people. In particular, Marktplatz impresses visitors with its large space with an area of up to 3,484 m2.
Built in 1642, Marktplatz square gathers many impressive architectural works of Bremen such as the town hall (1405 - 1410) or the most famous knight statue in Germany - Roland, 5.47 m high. Initially, the space inside the square was built for the purpose of holding a market, but today, the square mainly serves the purpose of sightseeing and tourism. Some major fair events held here are Christmas and Freimarkt Fair.
Marktplatz is a great starting point for exploring Bremen as it is the pride of the city's people.
Four Animals of Bremen
The Four Animals of Bremen can be considered a symbol of the city of Bremen with characters from the famous Grimm's fairy tale collection. The animals including donkey, dog, cat, chicken ran away from their owners and became "animal musicians".
The statue is not too big and is located right outside the town hall, the carved animals are stacked on top of each other. This is seen as a symbol of solidarity between the weak against the strong. “According to legend, if you rub the donkey’s feet and make a wish, your wish will come true,” Trung said.
The Four Animals of Bremen can be seen as a symbol of the city of Bremen with characters from the famous Grimm's fairy tale collection.
Bottcher Street
The small brick street with lovely souvenir shops and a hundred thousand year old house... are the special features that capture the hearts of tourists when they set foot on Böttcher Street. At the beginning of the 20th century, Ludwig Roselius - an investor bought all the houses here and rebuilt them as a project connecting the Weser River with the large square.
When mentioning Böttcher Street, Mr. Trung shared: “This is a short but unique street, located between the market square and the Weser River. Böttcher Street has many artistic architectural works, shops, cafes, museums and galleries. One of the highlights of the street is the Glockenspiel - a set of bronze bells that play music twice a day and Haus Atlantis - an Art Deco building”.
The small brick street with lovely souvenir shops and a house hundreds of thousands of years old... are special features that capture the hearts of visitors when they set foot on Bottcher Street.
Böttcher Street is lined with art galleries, shops, cafes, museums and galleries.
Schnoor Old Town
One of the places that impressed Mr. Trung the most was the old town of Schnoor. The neighborhood is famous for its pretty little houses, winding streets and a variety of delicious local dishes.
The neighborhood consists of more than 100 beautiful houses and craft workshops built from the 15th to the 19th century, nestled close together. Enjoying the peaceful and quiet atmosphere, it seems that when coming to the old town Schnoor, visitors will be taken back in time to visit Bremen in the old days.
It seems that when coming to the old town of Schnoor, visitors will be taken back in time to visit Bremen in the old days.
“I got lost in the narrow alleys, wooden houses and art shops. This space has a classic feel and creates a memorable memory of architecture and history,” Mr. Trung confided.
Pocket tips for exploring Bremen
Coming to Bremen in particular or Germany in general, one of the specialties you must try is sausage. Because Bremen is famous for more than 1,500 types of sausage with different characteristics. A combination of sausage and liver, Mr. Trung had the opportunity to enjoy Bremer Knipp at a traditional restaurant. Immediately, the unique flavor and cozy space left a deep impression on him.
Bremen is famous for its more than 1,500 types of sausages with different distinctive features.
Regarding the ideal time to travel and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Bremen, Mr. Trung suggested: “Bremen in the summer often has warm and sunny weather, suitable for visiting historical sites, strolling along the Weser River and enjoying culinary specialties. In the fall, Bremen has a cool climate and beautiful natural scenery. You can explore the old town, visit St. Peter's Church and enjoy German sausages. Bremen in the winter is quite cold and wet, however, you can still visit the Christmas markets, enjoy specialty beer, and enjoy the festive atmosphere.”
Possessing a rich heritage of ancient architecture and medieval stories, leisurely strolling through Bremen brings many memorable memories.
