Vintage Map Of Bremen And Mouth Of The Weser. Editorial Image

Harmworth`s Universal Encyclopedia 1940s. Bremen - Map of the state, showing the mouths of the rivers Weser and Elbe. Insert of plan of Bremerhaven, the seaport of Bremen. Bremen is a city straddling the Weser River in northwest Germany. It’s known for its role in maritime trade, represented by Hanseatic buildings on the Market Square. The ornate and Gothic town hall has a Renaissance facade and large model ships in its upper hall. Nearby is the Roland statue, a giant stone figure symbolizing freedom of trade. St. Peter’s Cathedral features medieval crypts and twin spires.