Wismar

About

Wismar passed into Sweden’s possession following the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 and remained under its rule for centuries. During this time, the city became a center of artistic innovation and contributed to the development of Brick Gothic architecture in the Baltic region. Today, visitors can enjoy the outcome of this influential period, including sites such as the Archdeacon's House, the Church of St. Nicholas, and a partition’s house known as the Old Swede. These structures can be found surrounding the city’s huge marketplace along with the region's iconic gabled houses. Attention is easily drawn to the center of the market square, however, where the Wasserkunst, a wrought-iron fountain imported from Holland in 1602, stands as a focal point. Just a short walk from the square, movie enthusiasts can take advantage of a photo opportunity with the Wassertor, a brick gateway featured in the classic horror film Nosferatu.