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In 1862 it was decided to make the Port of Hamburg an open tidal port rather than a dock port of the kind very common at the time. Johannes Dalmann as Director of Hydraulic Engineering then made a start on extensive planning for restructuring the port area.
27 maj 2024 · For over eight centuries, the Port of Hamburg has stood as a testament to Germany‘s rich maritime history and its pivotal role in global trade. As a historian, I find myself captivated by the port‘s enduring legacy and its ability to adapt to the ever-changing tides of history.
Discover some of the best historic sites in Hamburg, Germany - from its famous port to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the world’s largest warehouse complex at Speicherstadt.
The port is almost as old as the history of Hamburg itself. Founded on 7 May 1189 by Frederick I at a strategic location near the mouth of the Elbe, it has been Central Europe's main port for centuries and enabled Hamburg to develop early into a leading city of trade with a rich and proud bourgeoisie.
The article analyzes the contemporary material, political, and symbolic construction of Hamburg's free port, zooming in on its festive opening in 1888, when Kaiser Wilhelm II visited to perform this ceremonious act.
Visit the Port Museum Hamburg on the waterway – with a launch of the Maritime Circle Line.
Hamburg is the pearl on the Elbe with its unique maritime flair. Why is Hamburg's Port Anniversary celebrated every year with a spectacular street festival? Hamburg is deeply connected to its port. Learn more about the history of the largest harbour festival in the world.
