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Rostock: Germany

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Rostock: Germany

Rostock (slavic origin: roztoka) is a city in northern Germany. It is the largest city in the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Rostock is located on the Warnow river; the quarter of Warnemnde 12 km north of the city centre lies directly on the coast of the Baltic Sea.

Sights
University Square Universittsplatz with the fountain of zest for live (Brunnen der Lebensfreude)
pedestrian precinct Krpeliner Strae
St Mary (Marienkirche) 13th century, with an astronomical clock from 1472
St Nikolai (Nikolaikirche), 13th century
Town Hall (oldest parts 1290)
Medieval city wall with four remaining town gates
premier league (Bundesliga) soccer club FC Hansa Rostock

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