Neubrandenburg

Neubrandenburg is a city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, at the shore of a lake called the Tollensesee (18 km²). Population: 77,300 (1997).

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Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania - Germany

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The first settlers at the place were Premonstratensian monks in a monastery at the shore (about 1240). The foundation of the town of Neubrandenburg took place in 1248, when the margrave of Brandenburg decided to build a town in the northern part of his fief. In 1292 the town and the surrounding area became part of Mecklenburg and remained so until recent times.

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Premonstratensian - 1240 - 1248 - Brandenburg - 1292 - Mecklenburg

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Neubrandenburg still has its medieval city wall with four impressive town gates.

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City wall - Town gates

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