Bremen - General Information In continuation of the attractive locations of the 1st and 2nd conferences in Lucerne and Venice the ECITL '10 will take place in Bremen - a business centre with high logistics competence and extensive commercial relations to the whole world. Famously historic city 1,200 years have woven a rich tapestry of hanseatic heritage and cosmopolitan culture in Bremen. Strife for independence left an indelible mark on the city. Today, Bremen and Bremerhaven are near neighbours banded together in a two-city state, which is Germany's smallest Federal state from sixteen. The magnificent architecture that radiates from the distinct Weser Renaissance Rathaus and the graceful Roland statue in Market Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004), the city's oldest living quarter at Schnoor, the exceptional structures in historic Böttcherstrasse and the imposing cathedral are etched in history. The delightful sculpture of the Bremen Town Musicians remains a defining monument for the Grimm Brothers' celebrated fairy tale. Waterfront city Central Bremen has renewed its links with the River Weser in a way that has revitalized the city's distinctive waterfront. The waterway, which transformed the hanseatic city into a proud metropolitan centre, still echoes nautical rhythms and is a magnet for the entire city. Just mi-nutes from the city centre, Schlachte with its wealth of trendy bars, friendly cafes, internation-al restaurants and outdoor seatings. The quayside is lined with vessels large and small, includ-ing a subtle pancake ship, the three-masted frigate Admiral Nelson and a replica cog ship, which typifies a Hanseatic vessel from the 13th and 14th centuries. |
City of Science Bremen and Bremerhaven have long been fostering a lively exchange of science and public awareness including visitors to the two cities. In 2005, the city-state was even declared 'City of Science' introducing with new ways of looking at the natural world and science. Cutting edge technology brings the universe alive in the Universum Bremen. The triple attraction on earth, man and cosmos welcomes visitors to 200 visuals, interactives, simulations and playful settings where learning goes hand in hand with having a good time. |
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