32 The UNESCO World Heritage Hanseatic City of Wismar was the important trading centre during the Hanseatic period and has managed to preserve its medieval layout almost unchanged to this day. It was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002. The authenticity of the medieval harbour basin has been preserved to this day. Within the historic town centre, three monumental brick churches represent a unique testimony to the famous sacred architecture in the southern Baltic region. The former residential palace of Ludwigslust, which belonged to the dukes of Mecklenburg, is the centre of a baroque town complex that is still completely preserved today. The Golden Hall in the central section of the palace is a splendid sight. It extends over two floors and its large windows, mirrors and crystal chandeliers radiate courtly splendour. In addition, the Ludwigslust Palace Park with its water features and garden architecture is one of the most beautiful in northern Germany.
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