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Go checking out Meng Street, a Hanseatic gem!
"Take a stroll down one of Lübeck's oldest and most storied streets - Meng Street," nicknamed after the mighty Meng merchant family who shaped the city's long-distance trade in the 13th and 14th centuries. This bustling thoroughfare cutting through the heart of the UNESCO-listed old town will take you on a journey through history!
In the past, Meng Street served as the lifeline connecting the town hall to the Church of Our Lady, teeming with traders and merchants. Today, it stands as an awe-inspiring example of preserving historical urban structure, hidden behind its Gothic brick facades lie restored inner courtyards, historical living spaces, and cultural institutions.
The narrow, winding layout invites exploration, offering a view of the Church of Our Lady's towering spires and a mix of quiet residential areas and lively history. It's a testament to Lübeck's unique Hanseatic identity - a delicate blend of centuries-old charm and contemporary allure, all within a few hundred meters stride!
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Upon your walk through Meng Street, you'll find an intriguing juxtaposition of home-and-garden sites and lifestyle establishments nestled amidst the historical backdrop. This vibrant street, with its mix of lived-in courtyards and cultural institutions, epitomizes Lübeck's modern lifestyle within a Hanseatic setting.
