Historic street by the dyke
Hamburg, Hamburg 20459
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Historic street by the dyke |
Deichstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Dating back to 1304, this historic street is one of the city's most popular attractions. The first houses to be built were those facing the street; the houses facing the canal followed in the 15th century, simplifying the transport of goods into the city. It wasn't until the 17th century that Deichstraße became a major trading centre, with merchants living, working and storing their goods in the houses. The Great Fire of 1842 destroyed the majority of the original buildings, meaning that most of the houses you see today are replicas of the original. The area is particularly atmospheric in the evening when locals flock to the numerous restaurants which have set up shop here in recent years. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Deich street Photo: Alexandre Bourdeu |
 Deich street Photo: Jen Nelles |
 Deich street Photo: Alexandre Bourdeu |
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