Historical Town Hall of Münster, Historic Gothic town hall in Münster-Mitte, Germany.
Münster's Town Hall is a civic administrative building featuring Gothic elements with pointed arches and intricate carved stone details on its facade. The exterior reflects a careful reconstruction following World War II damage and now anchors the center of the old city.
A first stone hall stood by 1200; the building on Prinzipalmarkt dates from around 1320, with a four-metre porch added around 1395. In 1648 the Great Council Chamber hosted the exchange of the signed Peace of Westphalia treaties, ending the Thirty Years' War and recognising the independence of the Dutch Republic. The hall was renamed the Hall of Peace in the 18th century.
The town hall square serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors during markets and celebrations throughout the year. The building itself has become a symbol of the city's identity and draws people interested in experiencing its architectural heritage.
The building is located in the city center and can be reached on foot from the main train station. Visitors should note that access to certain rooms may be limited, so it helps to check information beforehand.
The Great Council Chamber was renamed the Hall of Peace in the 18th century. Its Gothic windows and the ornate fireplace in the south wall were lost in the fire of 28 October 1944; the fireplace now seen there came from the Dutch House during the restoration.
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