Some of the things I really enjoyed about Stralsund were the beautiful buildings around every corner.
I had to take a picture of this street sign. This is "Henning-Mörder-Strasse". It's actually named for a noble family from the Middle Ages, but it's a bit strange, because 'Mörder' is German for murderer!
My lunch was in a gorgeous redbrick cellar dating back to the 16th century. The Hansekeller is definitely worth a visit if you're in Stralsund. And their beer is from Stralsund's Störtebecker Brauerei.
Here you can see the arched brick ceiling and the dark wood of the bar.
After lunch, I visited another branch of the cultural history museum. This house dates back to the 13th century, and it was lived in continuously until the 1980s! It's been restored to show all of the eras it's experienced, not just one.
You can go into the cellar, which is frankly a creepy experience. I couldn't stand upright, but I could feel how ancient it was.
For a complete change of pace, here are some of the original roof tiles. The heart is a maker's mark.
I thought the keys were quite cute, too.
For me, this was the most impressive part of the whole house. This is the orginal, 13th century wheel used for loading goods back when the city was a part of the Hanseatic league. It's still functional, and in the 1990s, it was used in the refurbishment of the house!
When the sky is clear in Stralsund, it's downright startling how blue it is.
And there are charming miniature neighborhoods tucked away.
I didn't have time to go to the 'Bear's blood', sadly. Next time.
Stralsund used to belong to Sweden, so you see a lot of Swedish crests in the city.
This is one side of the Old Market.
On the other, there's the town hall, seen here from the side.
My last major adventure in Stralsund was visiting the church. It's very colorful inside.
And some of the murals are ancient.
There's a very impressive organ.
And an astrological clock. But unlike the one in Rostock, this one no longer runs.
Finally, I lit a candle and went on my way.
Goodbye, Stralsund!
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