The Gorch Fock I dates back to 1933. Before WWII, it served as a school ship for the German Reichsmarine. Today, it is a museum ship in Stralsund. Its name refers to the author Johann Wilhelm Kinau, who used the pseudonym Gorch Fock for his works.
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St. Nicholas Church in Stralsund
St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) in Stralsund is known for its different roofs on its towers. Only the southern tower is covered with a Baroque roof; the other tower has a nearly flat one. Another worth-seeing attraction is the astronomical clock inside.
Gothic Town Hall in Stralsund
The Gothic Town Hall in Stralsund dates back to the 13th century. You will find this iconic piece of architecture on Old Market Square. It is considered one of the most important secular buildings of northern German Brick Gothic architecture.
Ozeaneum in Stralsund
The Ozeanum is a public aquarium located in the historical harbour of Stralsund. It is part of the German Oceanographic Museum (Deutsches Meeresmuseum) and displays primarily sea life of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
Renaissance portal in Stralsund
This Renaissance portal, dating back to 1568, can be found at Jacobiturmstraße 32 in the German World Heritage Site of Stralsund. The three terracotta panels are considered to have been created by sculptor Statius von Düren.
West portal of St Nicholas’ Church in Stralsund
St. Nicholas’ Church (Nikolaikirche) is the oldest of the three major parish churches in Stralsund. It was dedicated in 1279 to St. Nicholas of Myra, the patron saint of sailors. Inside the astronomical clock dating back to 14th century is worth a visit.