Ruhmeshalle

Ruhmeshalle is a Neo-Renaissance monument in Barmen, Wuppertal, now serving as a youth center with multiple cultural spaces inside. The building displays a grand 53-meter facade with columned portico, constructed from Kordeler sandstone with a granite base and sweeping staircase.

The building was inaugurated by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1900 as a tribute to German emperors. It suffered severe damage during World War II, including 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.

You can access the building's interior since it now functions as an open youth center and cultural venue with regular activities. Check the opening hours of its different spaces before planning your visit.

Local architect Erdmann Hartig won the design competition in 1895, beating 57 other submissions to create this monument. His winning design became a turning point in his career and left a lasting mark on Barmen's skyline.

Location: Wuppertal

GPS coordinates: 51.27140,7.20333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06