Brandenburg an der Havel Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Brandenburg, Germany
About Brandenburg an der Havel
Brandenburg an der Havel (sometimes calledBrandenburg Cityto distinguish it from the eponymous state) is considered the nucleus or cradle of the historical Margraviate and today's State of Brandenburg. It was populated first by Slavs, then conquered by the troops of German King Henry I in 928 or 929. 20 years later, Otto I established the Bishopric of Brandenburg that held both religious and secular power in the region. During the 983 Great Slav Rising, it was reconquered by pagan Slavs, until Albert the Bear founded the Margraviate of Brandenburg in 1157, populating it with Christian, German-speaking settlers. The Brandenburg cathedral was started in 1165. From the 12th to 18th century, Brandenburg actually consisted oftwocities, separated by the River Havel and each protected by its own
Top Attractions in Brandenburg an der Havel
Explore the best things to see and do in Brandenburg an der Havel:
- ★Archeological Museum at St Paul's Monastery
- ★Brandenburger Symphoniker
- ★Brandenburger Theater
- ★Industrial museum
- ★Millenial bridge
- ★Museum im Frey-Haus
- ★Neustädtischer Mühlentorturm
- ★Plauer Torturm
Where to Stay in Brandenburg an der Havel
- 🏨City Hotel Pension Brandenburg
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