Bremen Roland

The Bremen Roland has stood on the market square since 1404 as a prominent symbol of civic liberty and the market rights of the Hanseatic city. Standing at a total height of 10.21 meters including its base and canopy, it is the largest free-standing medieval statue in Germany. The figure depicts Charlemagne's paladin, wielding a sword named Durendart and carrying a shield with the imperial double-headed eagle, signifying the city's independence from the archbishop. In 2004, the statue was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site alongside the adjacent City Hall. A notable feature is the distance between the statue's knees, which measures exactly one Bremen ell (55.9 centimeters) and once served as a standard reference for market traders. Today, the Roland remains the city's most significant landmark and an architectural testament to late Gothic sculpture.

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History & landmarks

Bremen City Hall

Bremen City Hall on the Market Square is an outstanding example of Weser Renaissance architecture and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Si…

Town Musicians of Bremen Statue

The bronze statue of the Town Musicians of Bremen stands in front of the City Hall and is Bremen's most famous landmark.

Bremen Cathedral

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Böttcherstraße

The Böttcherstraße in Bremen's old town is a unique ensemble of Expressionist architecture, built by merchant Ludwig Roselius in the 1920s.

Universum Science Center Bremen

Universum® Bremen is a science center shaped like a giant whale.

Nature

Weser River (Bremen)

The Weser flows as the main river through the city area of Bremen, connecting the city center with the North Sea at Bremerhaven.

More places

Bremen Roland & Town Hall

Bremen's Roland is a 10-meter knight statue on the market square, standing since 1404 as a symbol of freedom and market rights.

Bremen Old Town

Bremen's old town on the Weser island is the historical heart of the city.

Schnoor Quarter

The Schnoor Quarter is Bremen's oldest neighborhood with narrow cobblestone lanes and small half-timbered houses from the 15th and 16th c…

Schnoor Quarter

The Schnoor quarter is Bremen's oldest district, with small fishermen's houses from the 15th century.

Weser River & Bremen Port

The Weser is Bremen's lifeline, connecting the city to the North Sea.

Bremen Freimarkt

Bremen's Freimarkt is one of the world's oldest public fairs, held on the Bürgerweide since 1035.

Airbus Bremen

The Airbus plant in Bremen is one of the most important aerospace locations in Germany.

Rhododendron Park Bremen

One of the world's largest collections of rhododendrons, featuring the 'botanika' discovery center.