The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) of Hanover (Hannover) saw its construction during the era of Wilhelm II in an eclectic style. It opened in 1913. The observation deck in the dome is accessible via a remarkable elevator.
Category: City Halls
New City Hall of Ptuj
Architect Max Freiherr von Ferstel built the New Town Hall of Ptuj from 1906 to 1908. Max Ferstel is the son of Heinrich Freiherr von Ferstel, known for numerous buildings in Vienna in the style of historicism.
City Hall of Rostock
The city hall of Rostock on the Neue Markt square dates back to the 13th century. Its architecture is a mixture of two styles. A Baroque porch expanded the Gothic building in the 18th century.
City hall of Naumburg (Saale)
The Renaissance city hall of Naumburg (Saale) was built in the years 1517 – 1528.
Gothic town hall in Stralsund
The old town hall on the Old Market Square dates back to 13th century. It is the landmark of the city and one of the most important secular buildings of North German Brick Gothic architecture. I was especially impressed by the huge show facade.
City hall tower in Passau
The tower of the city hall was erected between 1889 and 1892 by Heinrich Freiherr von Schmidt in neo-Gothic style.
Council hall of Überlingen
Decoration at the city council hall of Überlingen, which hasn’t been altered since 1494. The hall is decorated with a cycle of limewood figures carved by master Jakob Ruß.
Let’s talk about new town halls (#FriFotos)
The subject of today for #FriFotos is ‘new’. That reminds me of a phenomenon I came across on my city walks for several times: The guide-book told me ‘this’ is the ‘new’ town hall of the place but actually the building looked pretty old-fashioned. For example have a look at the Neue Rathaus von Hannover (New town hall of Hanover) depicted above which was opened in 1913.
Town hall of Bonn
Unfortunately it was pretty rainy during my visit in Bonn. I got a nice photo of the town hall though. Many years ago I watched a ‘Rathaussturm’ here. Have you already heard about this carnival tradition? At the end of the carnival period the carnival revellers supported by a female guard ‘take over the power’ at the town hall for a few days.
Town hall of Retz
The very special town hall of Retz: Originally built as a church it turned into the office of the mayor after some war destruction. The most interesting detail is beneath the town hall: A huge wine cellar system named Retzer Erlebniskeller!