Speicherstadt

Welcome to the Shpy-ker-stadt, a name that literally translates to 'City of Warehouses.' You are standing in the largest timber-pile founded warehouse district in the world. Built between 1883 and 1927, this district was…

Let us pause to analyze the materiality of these structures. The Shpy-ker-stadt is a celebration of the 'Back-stein-go-tik' or Brick Gothic style. …

Hamburg is a city defined by water, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Shpy-ker-stadt. The narrow canals you see are called 'fleets.' Unlike the canals of Amsterdam, which are often at a fixed level, these fleets are…

We have reached one of the most photographed spots in all of Germany: the Was-ser-shloss, or 'Water Castle.' Located at the junction of two canals, this small, picturesque building looks like it belongs in a fairy tale rather…

Within one of these massive brick warehouses lies an attraction that has become the most popular tourist destination in Germany: Miniatur Wunderland. While it may seem like a simple hobbyist's project, it is actually a…

Located in Ky-shpy-ker B, the oldest surviving warehouse in the district, the International Maritime Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of the sea. This museum houses the private collection of Pe-ter…

Our final stop in the Shpy-ker-stadt is the German Customs Museum. This building once served as a customs house where goods were officially checked and taxed as they moved from the free port into the city proper. …

As we conclude our tour of the Shpy-ker-stadt, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for this extraordinary architectural ensemble. We have walked through 'cathedrals of commerce,' crossed bridges that have stood for over…