Robinson Crusoe House, Cultural heritage monument in Böttcherstraße, Bremen, Germany.
Description
Robinson Crusoe House is a building on Böttcherstraße featuring distinctive stepped gables and carved panels depicting scenes from Daniel Defoe's novel. Its interior contains multiple rooms including a club room, dining area, bar, and gallery spaces that serve different purposes.
History
The building was constructed in 1931 by coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius and was destroyed during the 1944 bombing raids. It was reconstructed after the war in 1954 following its original architectural plans.
Culture
The building functions as a gallery space for local artisans, displaying rotating selections of their work. Visitors encounter how traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art exist side by side within its rooms.
Practical
The building is located on a pedestrian-friendly street and is easily accessible from various nearby landmarks. Plan to spend time exploring the multiple rooms and exhibition spaces, as the interior offers several distinct areas to discover.
Did you know?
Two animal sculptures by Bernhard Hoetger from 1912 adorn the exterior, depicting a panther and a puma representing night and day. These expressionist works give the house a distinctive and unconventional visual character.
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