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The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in Demmin, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
Demmin is not the only Hanseatic city in the region, so there are nice options for day trips, i.e. to Greifswald and Anklam, but also to the larger city of Stralsund. You can also enjoy the lovely beaches on the Baltic Sea as well as some museums and cozy towns.
Demmin’s history dates back to scattered settlements in the area around the 7th century. By the future Demmin, a castle was established and a city gradually grew. Mission trips were made several times, the most important being Otto von Bamberg’s in 1128. Later in the 1100s, Demmin was chosen as the residence city by the local dukes. In the 13th century, a new city plan with grid-shaped street network was implemented, and the city also got a city wall with five gates around it.
In the years around 1240, Demmin obtained market town rights, as exemplified by other enterprising commercial towns, and the trade flourished in the town, which served as a transhipment site for goods; this happened at the river port made possible by the River Peene. In 1283, Demmin joined the Hanseatic League. In 1320, the Pomeranian dukes granted the city freedom of duty, and through the 1300s-1400s Demmin formed alliances with the Hanseatic cities of Anklam, Greifswald and Stralsund.
In 1407 parts of the city burned and a new fire in 1495 destroyed almost all of Demmin. However, the city rose again, and in the mid-1500s, Demmin’s defensive walls were expanded. Over the following centuries, several wars raged, and Demmin was occupied by Prussians, Russians and Swedes alike; during battles, the city was hit by a wildfire in 1676. With the Peace in Hamburg in 1762, Peene became the border between Prussia and Swedish Pomerania.
In 1815, all of Pomerania became subject to Prussia, and Demmin came administratively under Stettin. In 1877 the railway to the city came on the line between Berlin and Stralsund, and it was a period of great industrial development in the city.
The 20th century was marked by two world wars, which were completed by the Soviet Red Army inmarch in the city on April 30-1. May 1945. Demmin became part of the GDR, rebuilding the modern core of the city after the destruction of World War II.
During the GDR, the city’s population grew to about 17,000 inhabitants, which was the highest in Demmin’s history. In 1994, the city was officially renamed Hansestadt, which is known as Hansestadt Demmin today.
Overview of Demmin
The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in the city, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
About the upcoming Demmin travel guide
About the travel guide
The Demmin travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Demmin is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Demmin and Germany
Buy the travel guide
Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.
Use the travel guide
When you buy the travel guide to Demmin you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.
Market Square • City Hall • St Bartholomew’s Church • The Old Harbor
Overview of Demmin
The town of Demmin is one of the Hanseatic cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and there are several sights in the city from its history as a fortified commercial center. Today, more than 10,000 inhabitants live in Demmin, and the central square is Markt.
Markt is the market square in the city, and it is a good starting point for a walk in the streets. Do enjoy the elegant city hall before you continue to the great St. Bartholomew’s Church and the maritime environment at the previously very busy river port, which was the reason for much of the development of Demmin.
About the upcoming Demmin travel guide
About the travel guide
The Demmin travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Demmin is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Demmin and Germany
Buy the travel guide
Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.
Use the travel guide
When you buy the travel guide to Demmin you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.
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