The title at the top reads “WIIS MARIA,” which suggests the city depicted is likely Wismar, a historic Hanseatic city in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea. The depiction of the Baltic Sea (Maris Baltici), confirms a coastal location.
The title at the top reads “WIIS MARIA,” which suggests the city depicted is likely Wismar, a historic Hanseatic city in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea. The depiction of the Baltic Sea (Maris Baltici), confirms a coastal location.
Wiismania from Civitates orbis terrarium – Wismar, Germany
The title at the top reads “WIIS MARIA,” which suggests the city depicted is likely Wismar, a historic Hanseatic city in northern Germany on the Baltic Sea. The depiction of the Baltic Sea (Maris Baltici), confirms a coastal location.
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23/05/2025