Revolving bridge Alter Strom Warnemunde Germany

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Warnemünde (meaning Warnow mouth) is a sea resort and northmost district of Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, situated on the Baltic Sea in the northeast of Germany at the estuary of the river Warnow. 100 year old Revolving bridge, Alter Strom. Founded in about 1200, Warnemünde was for centuries a mere fishing village with minor importance for the economic and cultural development of the region. In 1323 Warnemünde lost its autonomous status as it was purchased by the city of Rostock in order to safeguard the city’s access to the Baltic Sea. It was not until the 19th century that Warnemünde began to develop into an important sea resort. Today Warnemünde has approximately 8,400 inhabitants.

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Location: Revolving bridge Alter Strom Warnemunde Germany
Photo credit: © Julian Parton / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: alter, baltic, bridge, germany, resort, revolving, seaside, strom, warnemunde