Mühlenteich, Mill pond in Old Town, Lübeck, Germany.
The Mühlenteich is a large basin in the northern part of Lübeck's Old Town. The water mirrors surrounding buildings and church towers while providing an open space within the dense medieval town.
The basin was built in medieval times to store water for mills that powered Lübeck's trade and crafts. This water system was key to the engineering that helped make the city a prosperous Hanseatic center.
The pond is central to Lübeck's medieval appearance and shapes how the Hanseatic city looks today. People use the waterside for walks and rest throughout the seasons.
The pond is easy to reach on foot from the city center and surrounded by restaurants and cafes. The best views of the old town skyline are found from the waterside paths.
The original medieval water system is still visible today and functions much as it did centuries ago. This hidden engineering shows how skillfully Lübeck's craftspeople planned their city.
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