I took advantage of a week in northern Germany to visit the beautiful city of Lübeck (a must-see for brick enthusiasts). I didn’t go to the Great Hanseatic Museum, but I walked around town, visited a few beautiful churches (free), and the old hospital (free). Don’t miss the beautiful view from the bell tower of St. Peter’s. I also took a guided tour of City Hall (it was in German, so I didn’t understand a thing, but it was very nice to see). The city was partially destroyed during the war, but there are still beautiful monuments that have been preserved or rebuilt.