The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen looks back on a history rich in tradition. The establishment of a bishop’s seat in 787 and the bestowal of market rights in 965 are important milestones in the history of the city.
In 1358 Bremen joined the Hanseatic Leagure, the alliance of merchants who banded together to support their foreign trade interests. The stone statue of Roland, erected in 1404 by the citizens of Bremen on the city’s market place, became a strong and worldly symbol of the city's freedom.
Many of Bremen’s historical buildings survived the bombs of the Second World War and can still be seen and admired today. Here you can have a look at some of the city’s sights.
