Perleberg, Administrative center in Brandenburg, Germany
Description
Perleberg is a town in the Prignitz region that sits along the Stepenitz river, with the St James Church dominating the skyline above the old town center. The heart of the place features traditional merchant buildings and residential structures arranged around a central market square.
History
The town gained city rights in 1239 and became a major member of the Hanseatic League during the 14th century, which brought wealth and influence to the region. This trading network period shaped the urban layout and architecture that remains visible today.
Culture
The St James Church, first documented in 1294, stands as the central religious building in Perleberg with notable architectural modifications from the 1850s.
Practical
The town is well connected by regular train and bus services linking it to Berlin and Hamburg for easy arrival. Walking through the old town center is straightforward, and most sites of interest are within a short distance of each other.
Did you know?
British diplomat Benjamin Bathurst vanished without trace in 1809 while staying in the town, and the mystery of his disappearance has never been solved. This strange event remains one of the notable historical puzzles connected to the place.
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Dorfkirche Quitzow
5 km
Oldtimer- und Technikmuseum Perleberg
767 m
Perleberger Roland
1.2 km
Tierpark Perleberg
639 m
St. Jakobi Perleberg
1.2 km
Gottfried-Arnold-Gymnasium
1.1 km
Amtsgericht Perleberg
1.4 km
Hermannshof
12.4 km
Rolandschule
829 m
Hörturm
693 m
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Denkmal
10.6 km
Jüdischer Friedhof
1.9 km
Dorfkirche
8.8 km
Großer Markt 4 (Perleberg)
1.2 km
Town hall in Perleberg
1.2 km
Hotel Hoffmann
1.4 km
Waldhaus
8.6 kmPerleberger Schießplatz
3.5 km
Dorfkirche Uenze
5.3 km
Dorfkirche Groß Linde
6.2 kmKuhwinkel
9.9 km
Dorfkirche Groß Buchholz
6.1 km
Dorfkirche Düpow
2.1 km
Postamt
1.3 kmAnnenkloster Perleberg
1.2 km
Großer Markt 16
1.2 km
Dorfkirche Dergenthin
6.6 km
Dorfkirche Rohlsdorf
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