Kiel, Germany

Situated picturesquely in a small bay between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, Kiel is a port city in Germany and the center of the state of Schleswig-Holstein. Its strategic location helped Kiel develop as a shipbuilding center. The Kiel Canal, which has a strategic importance for the city, departs from its port. The main tourist attraction of the city is the so-called "Kiel Week" - a sailing regatta traditionally held at the end of June. The city is also known for its prominent handball team.
The Kiel Fjord was long inhabited by nomads and Vikings, who made a series of raids on the lands of the present city and colonized its territory. This is evidenced by the geography and architecture of the fjord. Count Adolf von Holstein was the first discoverer of the lands of this city back in 1233. He was actually the founder of Kiel in the period between 1233 and 1242.
The city developed well, made progress in many areas and successfully became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1284, which lasted until 1518. Kiel was the next German city to open a university so early. This happened on September 29, 1665, and among its graduates are many famous scientists such as Theodor Mommsen and Max Planck, who subsequently taught here. Since 1773 until 1864 the city belonged to the King of Denmark.