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Bremen
German words:
Bremen
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Stadtgemeinde Bremen
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keywords: human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.bremen.de , http://www.panorama-cities.net/bremen/bremen.html
explanation: Conquered by Charlemagne in 8th century, Bremen had developed as a center of Northern Europe's christianisation for next centuries. After fallen into the hands of Henri the Lion in 12th century, Bremen became a prosperous free merchant town, well described by Grimm brothers' tale, Musicians of Bremen. Located along Weser river in Northern Germany, Bremen forms a state-region with Bremen Haven and its population 550,000. The city hall and statue of Rolland, city's protector, belong to UNESCO's world heritage