Barth, Administrative town in Vorpommern-Rügen District, Germany.
Description
Barth is a town in northeastern Germany positioned on a low rise overlooking a coastal lagoon and facing the Fischland-Darss-Zingst peninsula. The settlement combines its location near the Baltic Sea with a historic town center.
History
The settlement received Lübeck law in the 13th century, transforming it into a medieval trading center along the Baltic coast. Later, the 16th century religious reform established it as a Lutheran community with its own spiritual direction.
Culture
The town took on a Protestant character following religious reform, which shaped its spiritual identity and continues to influence community gatherings. This religious heritage remains visible in the town's social and festive life.
Practical
The town is best explored on foot, with flat terrain making walking easy and the lagoon never far away. Train connections to nearby cities allow for flexible day trips and exploring the surrounding coastal region.
Did you know?
The town maintains a connection to the legend of Vineta, a sunken port city from the past that is kept alive in local stories and museum displays. This mythical tale makes it a special place for those interested in coastal legends.
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Bodstedter Bodden
6.5 km
Marienkirche
564 m
Herrenhaus Divitz
4.1 km
Barth railway station
807 m
Former Damsels' Convent
821 m
Bibelzentrum Barth
1 km
Category:Windjammer-Museum Barth
637 m
Fangelturm
722 m
Dammtor
402 m
Organ of Marienkirche Barth
563 m
Church in Bodstedt
5.8 km
Kirche St. Maria, Trösterin der Betrübten
806 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Postamt
581 m
Dammtor
400 mSt. Spiritus (Sozialstation)
591 m
Speicherbauten mit Bandbrücke (Bandbrücke)
963 mVerwaltungsgebäude
684 mSchule
730 mWohn- und Geschäftshaus
590 mWK, Grabstätte adl. Stiftsdamen Kloster Barth und Grabstelen 18./19. Jh.
965 mGlöwitzer Berg
3.3 km
Brunnen
663 mWohnhaus
824 m
Dampfmaschine und umgebener Raum
1.5 kmWohnhaus
253 m
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659 mWohnhaus
827 mWohn- und Geschäftshaus
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