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Town and Cityscapes - HamelnThe historic old town and the Pied Piper attract tourists with their magic
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The Pied Piper legend has made Hameln (60,000 residents) world famous. The city generated its wealth, however, as conveniently situated trading city on the Weser. This economic boom saw the construction of magnificent ornate houses, which were built by affluent merchants to testify their wealth. This is how Hameln developed into a jewel of the Weser Renaissance.
Rows after row of buildings in this style can be admired, such as the Rat Catcher’s House from 1602 adorned with inscriptions, the Dempter House from 1607 and the Leist House from 1558. With its richly embellished, colourful residential houses the entire centre seems like a big, unique open-air museum, but at the same time it has still remained the vibrant focus of the city.
