Salzspeicher

building complex in Lübeck

#4 in Lübeck / #331 in Germany

by Jorge Franganillo

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The Salzspeicher in Lübeck, Germany, are a series of historic salt storage buildings located along the Trave River, near the Holstentor. These six distinctive brick gabled houses were constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries and were used to store salt, which was a valuable commodity in the medieval and early modern periods. The salt was primarily sourced from the Lüneburg Saltworks and played a crucial role in Lübeck's economy, as it was essential for preserving fish and other goods.

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