Kropeliner Strabe (Kropeliner Street), Rostock
Kropeliner Street is the bustling heart of the city's historic center and serves as the primary shopping thoroughfare. This charming street is renowned for its collection of traditional gabled houses, many of which have been painstakingly restored, showcasing their intricately designed and colorful facades.
Kropeliner Street boasts a remarkable architectural heritage, featuring approximately 40 buildings representing various stylistic periods. Among these architectural treasures are examples of brick Gothic and Renaissance from the Hanseatic era, classicism, baroque, historicism, and postmodernism.
The lively University Square, situated at the heart of Kropeliner Street , serves as a focal point for locals and visitors alike. At the western end of the street stands the impressive Kropeliner Tower, an iconic city gate that harks back to the city's medieval past. Additionally, the building housing the city library is a noteworthy architectural gem worth exploring.
Kropeliner Street has a storied history. In 1961, the tramway was relocated to Lange Street, and in 1968, the street was transformed into one of the GDR's first pedestrian zones. This move breathed new life into Kropeliner Strabe, making it a vibrant and welcoming destination for shoppers and pedestrians.
Today, the street enjoys considerable foot traffic, attracting approximately 5,000 people per hour. Its enduring popularity can be attributed, in part, to its diverse array of shopping opportunities. Over 250 shops line the street, offering a wide range of goods and products across a total sales area exceeding 6.2 hectares.
Kropeliner Street boasts a remarkable architectural heritage, featuring approximately 40 buildings representing various stylistic periods. Among these architectural treasures are examples of brick Gothic and Renaissance from the Hanseatic era, classicism, baroque, historicism, and postmodernism.
The lively University Square, situated at the heart of Kropeliner Street , serves as a focal point for locals and visitors alike. At the western end of the street stands the impressive Kropeliner Tower, an iconic city gate that harks back to the city's medieval past. Additionally, the building housing the city library is a noteworthy architectural gem worth exploring.
Kropeliner Street has a storied history. In 1961, the tramway was relocated to Lange Street, and in 1968, the street was transformed into one of the GDR's first pedestrian zones. This move breathed new life into Kropeliner Strabe, making it a vibrant and welcoming destination for shoppers and pedestrians.
Today, the street enjoys considerable foot traffic, attracting approximately 5,000 people per hour. Its enduring popularity can be attributed, in part, to its diverse array of shopping opportunities. Over 250 shops line the street, offering a wide range of goods and products across a total sales area exceeding 6.2 hectares.
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Kropeliner Strabe (Kropeliner Street) on Map
Sight Name: Kropeliner Strabe (Kropeliner Street)
Sight Location: Rostock, Germany (See walking tours in Rostock)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Rostock, Germany (See walking tours in Rostock)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Rostock, Germany
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Rostock Introduction Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Rostock was originally founded by Polabian Slavs in the 11th century as "Roztoc," which means "fork of a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Warnemunde Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
As you meander through Warnem眉nde today, it's hard to imagine its humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village. It was formally integrated into Rostock... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles