Known as one of the most famous and powerful Hanseatic and university centers that date back to the Middle Ages, the city is now a very important industrial symbol of Germany, given its intensely circulated outer harbours as well as the Warnow river that flows directly into the Baltic Sea. Although the city is primarily known for ship building and fish processing, there are several notable tourist attractions both in and around it, the City hall being the most important one. What makes the City Hall so important is its outstanding Baroque façade that was built at the beginning of the 18th century, and th is also one of the most important architectural masterpieces in Germany. Moreover, the Lange Strasse is also worth visiting, as this was the first area to be rebuilt after the World War II, and what makes it so special is the fact that it combines modern architectural elements with the traditional North-German brick building style. The University and the numerous monasteries that surround the city are also worth visiting by all tourists who are passionate about religion, tradition and culture, and the easiest way to do that is with a professional car rental.