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Wismar and the Wadden Sea: Germany's new UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
Find out everything about Wismar as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its historic old town and the valuable cultural institutions.
Wismar and the Wadden Sea: Germany's new UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
In the world of cultural and natural monuments, Germany has a lot to offer and continues to strive for the coveted UNESCO World Heritage seal. While the old town of Wismar and the Wadden Sea already enjoy this status, the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle remains on the waiting list. Picture reports that the World Heritage Commission will meet in Paris in July to evaluate new candidates.
Germany has been committed to achieving this coveted award for more than 25 years. The road there is rocky; An example of this is the old town of Heidelberg, which failed twice in the 2000s. Up to 40 million euros were invested in the restoration of Neuschwanstein, and the Venus Grotto at Linderhof Castle also underwent extensive repairs at a cost of almost 60 million euros.
Wismar: A jewel on the Baltic Sea
The old town of Wismar, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002, is a well-preserved image of a medieval maritime trading town from the 14th century. Wismar is also considered to be the only Hanseatic city in the southern Baltic region that has been preserved in such a closed form. Its city skyline is strikingly dominated by three brick cathedrals: St. Georgen, St. Marien and St. Nikolai, which embody the sacred art of the 13th and 14th centuries. Baltic Sea emphasizes that the historical building structure is preserved through the support of UNESCO.
The pit that flows from the mill pond to the harbor is particularly impressive - it is the last remaining artificial watercourse in a northern German old town. Since 2014, Wismar visitors have been able to visit the World Heritage House at Lübschen Straße 23 for new information on the Hanseatic League and the city's history. The World Heritage educational trail, which opened in autumn 2020 and connects the historic old town and the WONNEMAR leisure center, is also attractive.
Germany's world heritage sites at a glance
There are a total of 1,223 UNESCO sites in 168 countries worldwide, and Germany is proud of its 54 World Heritage sites. Here is a selection of the most impressive:
| number | site |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aachen Cathedral |
| 2 | Würzburg Residence |
| 3 | Speyer Cathedral |
| 4 | “Die Wies” pilgrimage church |
| 5 | Hanseatic city of Lübeck |
| 6 | Palaces and parks of Potsdam and Berlin |
| 7 | Old towns of Stralsund and Wismar |
| 8 | Wadden Sea |
With the World Heritage Convention of 1972, UNESCO has set itself the goal of preserving valuable cultural and natural assets for future generations. Germany plans to continue to propose new monuments for nomination in the next few years. This development shows that the nation cares about preserving its cultural heritage and presenting it to the world. Interested readers can find more information about this on the official website UNESCO.