Antique map - Lübeck 1824
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Description
Historical plan of the Free City of Lübeck (Grundriss der Freien Stadt Lübeck) in 1824: the bastioned fortifications, the island old town, the harbor on the Trave, the River Wakenitz and the four historic quarters.
This plan shows the city of Lübeck (Grundriss der Freien Stadt Lübeck) in 1824. At that time, Lübeck enjoyed the prestigious status of a Free and Hanseatic City within the German Confederation, a status it regained at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 after the Napoleonic occupation and its incorporation into the French Empire from 1811 to 1813. Today, it is in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Its population numbered around 25,000 in the first quarter of the 19th century.
Lübeck's history is inseparable from its dominant position on the Baltic Sea, which earned it the title of “Queen of the Hanseatic League” (Königin der Hanse). Founded in the 12th century on a natural island formed by the Trave and the Wakenitz, the city retained its entire medieval street plan and impressive ring of Vauban-style bastioned fortifications in 1824. In the early 19th century, the city maintained its republican and commercial autonomy, supported by a thriving maritime trade, its red-brick Gothic churches and patrician institutions.
Sites and districts shown:
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The island old town and the Markt: the urban heart flourishes in the center of the island, arranged around the market square (Markt), the town hall (Rathaus) and St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche).
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The ring of fortifications and bastions: the map traces with remarkable precision the complex system of walls, curtain walls, water-filled moats and bastions that completely encircle the urban island.
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The waterways of the Trave and Wakenitz: the River Trave borders the island to the west and north, accommodating the harbor (Hafen), while the River Wakenitz and the Krähenteich pond extend to the south and east.
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The harbor (Hafen) and quays: the port facilities stretch along the branches of the Trave, a key hub for merchant shipping to the Baltic.
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The cathedral (Dom) and southern district: south of the island is the cathedral complex (Dom), surrounded by its gardens and the branches of the Mühlenteich.
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The suburbs and surrounding countryside: beyond the fortifications, country lanes, gardens, fields and mills can be seen lining the routes leading to the city gates.
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Title cartouche and legend: in the upper right, an elegant title cartouche authenticates the plan (“Grundriss der Freien Stadt Lübeck, aufgenommen von H. L. Behrens”). In the lower left, a legend lists the division of the city into four historic quarters (Marien-Quartier, Johannis-Quartier, Marien-Magdalenen-Quartier, Jacobi-Quartier), as well as the geographic coordinates and scale (Maaßstab).
Cartographic reference: this “Grundriss der Freien Stadt Lübeck,” surveyed by H. L. Behrens and published in 1824, is an engraving of exceptional aesthetic and scientific refinement. Rendered in monochrome tones and shading, it highlights the remarkable geometric relief of the bastioned fortifications, the detailed layout of the urban blocks, bridges and waterways surrounding the Hanseatic city. A compass rose and a graphic scale appear in the corners of the plan.
In brief: for those interested in the Hanseatic League, the architecture of fortifications from the classical period, the maritime heritage of Schleswig-Holstein or Biedermeier-era cartography, this plan offers a striking snapshot of Lübeck in the early 19th century.
What area does this map of Lübeck cover? It covers the Free City of Lübeck and its immediate surroundings: the historic island and its four traditional districts, the network of fortifications and bastions, the port on the Trave, as well as Lake Wakenitz and the surrounding countryside.
What year was this map published? This map was surveyed and published in 1824 (by H. L. Behrens).
Reproduction of the “Grundriss der Freien Stadt Lübeck,” drawn in 1824 by H. L. Behrens.
Printed on 200 g/m² textured art paper. Landscape orientation, standard sizes 50x70 and 70x100: easy to frame.
Creative paper
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