Römer, Medieval town hall in Altstadt, Germany
Römer is a town hall in the old town of Frankfurt and consists of three joined buildings with stepped gables that create a symmetrical front facing Römerberg square. The facade shows red and white decoration and a central balcony loggia overlooking the space in front of the building.
The city of Frankfurt purchased the houses from a merchant family in 1405 and converted them into a municipal headquarters. During World War Two, the building suffered heavy damage and was reconstructed between 1950 and 1955.
The name Römer comes from an Italian merchant family who once owned the middle house before the city purchased it for civic use. Today, the balcony facing the square remains the spot where Frankfurt's Lord Mayor appears during official ceremonies and public celebrations.
Tours of the interior rooms run from Tuesday to Sunday and show the halls and chambers inside the town hall. Access to the building is from Römerberg square, and the rooms are on several floors with stairs connecting the levels.
The Imperial Hall on the first upper floor shows portraits of all 52 emperors of the Holy Roman Empire along the walls in chronological order. This collection was created in the 19th century and served as a reception room during official city occasions.
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