4000 euros from Cheplapharm boss: Greif” is being renewed for Greifswald!

4000 euros from Cheplapharm boss: Greif” is being renewed for Greifswald!

There is reason to be happy in Greifswald. Great news reaches the city: Sebastian Braun, the head of the Cheplapharm company, recently announced a donation of 4,000 euros for the Ostsee-Zeitung's Christmas campaign. The money will go to the historic sailing ship “Greif,” which is considered the city’s symbolic flagship. Braun himself is enthusiastic about the ship because he has known it since his youth and has sailed on it about 20 times. “It is important to me to see the Greif under sail again,” he explains, emphasizing the ship’s great importance for the cohesion and regional identity of Greifswald.

The “Greif” has undergone a comprehensive general renovation in recent months, most of which has now been completed. Nevertheless, a significant amount of around three million euros is still required to get the ship back on track, both technically and with equipment. Part of this money will be collected through donations from readers of the Ostsee-Zeitung. The ship can reportedly be undocked in December, but there is still a lack of funding to make it fully operational. Donations can be made to the Rahsegler Greif e.V. association. V. are transferred.

The cultural history of Greifswald

But Greifswald not only offers the historic sailing ship, but also fascinating architecture that shapes the character of the city. Bright red bricks are the heart of many buildings and tell of the city's history. Natural rocks are rare in the region, which is why the construction was made from fired clay blocks. These stylistic peculiarities are closely linked to the prosperity of the Hanseatic League and the building activity in the late Middle Ages.

Greifswald is considered an important city on the European Route of Brick Gothic, where numerous historical buildings can be found. These include the gabled houses on the market, the churches of St. Nikolai, St. Marien, St. Jacobi as well as the Eldena monastery ruins and the Fangenturm. These buildings are not only architectural masterpieces, but also evidence of a lively building activity that has had a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Greifswald.

Preserving a legacy

The European Brick Gothic Route is a coalition of cities and regions committed to preserving the cultural heritage of the Brick Gothic. The association was founded in Greifswald in 2007 and is committed to promoting art and culture as well as the documentation of architectural monuments. The preservation of the brick Gothic not only addresses important historical aspects, but also increases awareness of cultural heritage.

Considering these connecting elements of history, architecture and social commitment, it becomes clear that Greifswald is a diverse place that both maintains traditions and takes on modern challenges. Sebastian Braun's large donation is therefore not only financial support for the “Greif”, but also a strong signal for community cohesion and the city's cultural identity.