Haus der Freundschaft, Architectural heritage monument in Rostock, Germany
The Haus der Freundschaft features a neo-Gothic extension with a distinctive stepped gable, built in the 1890s by architect Gotthilf Möckel.
Originally opened in 1864 as Steinbecks Keller, the building included a panoramic tower, a hall with stage, and used natural ice from the Warnow River for cellar cooling.
Between 1948 and 1949, the building served as Maxim Gorki House, functioning as a center for cultural exchange between East Germany and the Soviet Union.
The Peter Weiss House Association acquired the building in 2009, transforming it into an educational and cultural center that supports youth programs in Rostock.
The 1975-1977 renovation introduced artistic elements, including a wall-sized map of the Soviet Union that remains within the building structure.
Location: Rostock
GPS coordinates: 54.08830,12.12300
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:36
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