Lübeck is a German city known for its Gothic brick buildings. These buildings date back to the Middle Ages, when Lübeck was the capital of the Hansa, an important trade union. The symbol of the city is the Holstein Gate made of red brick, which guarded the Old Town on the bank of the river. Among other attractions is the Church of St. Mary, built in the XIII-XIV centuries and restored after the Second World War. The appearance of the church had a huge influence on the medieval architects of Northern Europe.Solid areas: 3%