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Marketplace of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald

Marketplace of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald
The development of the town of Greifswald also began with the founding of Hilda Monastery. The town was first mentioned in a document in 1248 and received its town charter in 1250. The market square is the heart of the historic old town. Caspar David Friedrich painted the market square with a view of the Ratsapotheke and part of the town hall as a watercolor - on display in the Pomeranian State Museum. Then as now, the market is a meeting place for traders, visitors and residents. Striking houses from different eras line the square, such as the historic town hall and Hanseatic gabled houses. In addition to the market days, many public events and performances take place. Particularly popular is "A Day with Caspar David Friedrich" in August and various themed days, such as Easter and flower markets, pottery markets and the Christmas market.

Marketplace of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald - history in the middle of the Baltic Sea

The market square of the University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald is the historic center of one of the oldest cities on the German Baltic Sea coast. Greifswald was first mentioned in documents in 1248 and was granted a town charter in 1250 - a legacy that is still visible in the cityscape today. As in the neighboring Hanseatic cities of Stralsund and Wismar, the silhouette of the old town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is characterized by North German brick Gothic architecture.

Hanseatic architecture and Caspar David Friedrich at Greifswald Market

Striking gabled houses from different eras and the historic town hall line the spacious square. The market gained particular artistic significance through Caspar David Friedrich, who captured the Ratsapotheke and part of the town hall in watercolor. This painting can be seen today in the Pomeranian State Museum and makes the square a place of living art history.

Markets and events on Greifswald's market square

Then as now, the market square is a lively meeting place for traders, residents and visitors from the entire Baltic Sea region. In addition to regular market days, numerous events take place: the Easter and flower markets, pottery markets, the popular Christmas market and the special festival "A Day with Caspar David Friedrich" in August.