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- Lübeck was granted Soest city rights in 1160, and, in 1260, it became an immediate city within the Holy Roman Empire. In the middle of the 12th century, Lübeck developed into the cradle of the Hanseatic League, of which it was considered the de facto capital and most important city from then on.
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The Free and Hanseatic City of Lübeck (German: Freie und Hansestadt Lübeck) was a city-state from 1226 to 1937, in what is now the German states of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
In the 14th century, Lübeck became the "Queen of the Hanseatic League ", being by far the largest and most powerful member of that medieval trade organization. In 1375, Emperor Charles IV named Lübeck one of the five "Glories of the Empire", a title shared with Venice, Rome, Pisa, and Florence.
For a short time (1201–26) Lübeck belonged to Denmark, but in 1226 it was made a free imperial city by Frederick II. During this time Lübeck developed a form of self-government with its own laws and constitution.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 29, 2024 · Renowned for its medieval architecture, its Slavic origins, the historical monuments, and its prominent role in the Hanseatic League, Lübeck's history offers a comprehensive lens through which one can explore the evolution of European trade, politics, and culture, and the German nation as a whole.
Today, the history of the city can be experienced on every corner. Monuments made of brick tell of the wealth and splendour of what was once the most powerful Hanseatic city. The famous Holstentor gate welcomes visitors to the city with its late Gothic façade.
In 1226, Lübeck became a Free Imperial City that reported directly to the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. From the late 1200s until the late 1600s, Lübeck was the capital of the Hanseatic League, an organization of merchant city-states in the Baltic region.
The historic UNESCO Old Town is a living witness to the eventful history of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck. But Lübeck has not stayed static since the Hanseatic times. Lübeck continues to evolve, grow and ready itself for the future.
