Neubrandenburg, Germany

Neubrandenburg is a city on the shore of Lake Tollensesee in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It covers 86 sq km (33 sq mi) and has a population of 65,000 people (2012 estimate). It is called the City of Four Gates ("Stadt der Vier Tore") because of its four medieval gates.

Timber-framed houses built into the medieval city wall of Neubrandenburg, Germany
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The history of Neubrandenburg goes back to around 1240, when the Premonstratensian monks established Broda Abbey there. This led to the founding of the town by the Margrave of Brandenburg in 1248. It grew into a trading post until the Thirty Years' War (1618-48) which brought its decline.

Today Neubrandenburg is a well-preserved town. Its medieval city wall is largely intact, as are the four Brick Gothic town gates.

Stargarder Tor, one of the four medieval gates into Neubrandenburg
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How to go to Neubrandenburg

From Autobahn 20, exit to Highway 197 and head southwest till you reach Neubrandenburg.

Places of Interest in Neubrandenburg

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