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Ruhmeshalle, Neo-Renaissance monument in Barmen, Germany.

The Ruhmeshalle features a 53-meter facade with a columned portico, constructed from Kordeler sandstone and granite for the base and grand staircase.

The building, inaugurated by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1900, suffered severe damage during World War II, including the destruction of its glass dome in 1943.

The Barmer Kunstverein utilized the building for modern art exhibitions, displaying works from artists like Franz Marc and Emil Nolde until 1937.

The structure now functions as Haus der Jugend, containing the Kunsthalle Barmen, Live Club Barmen, and a branch of the Wuppertal city library.

Local architect Erdmann Hartig won the design competition in 1895, competing against 57 other submissions to create this monument to German emperors.

Location: Wuppertal

GPS coordinates: 51.27140,7.20333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:22

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