Altstädtisches Rathaus, Gothic town hall in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
The Altstädtisches Rathaus stands on the market square with a red brick facade, ornate gables, and a tall tower in the Gothic style. The building displays the typical architectural features of civic structures from this period.
The building was constructed in 1468 to replace an earlier wooden structure from 1290 that had served civic purposes. It functioned as the administrative center of Brandenburg's Old Town for centuries afterward.
The Roland statue from 1474 in front of the building symbolizes municipal independence and its sandstone figure with sword still defines the square's appearance today. It shows how citizens once expressed their own will against external authority.
The building can be accessed from the central market square, where parking and bus stops are also located nearby. The surrounding area offers various shops, cafes, and restaurants that make a visit particularly convenient.
The tower contains a medieval prison cell that shows how justice was administered during that era. The basement also reveals traces of craft workshops that once operated in the lower rooms.
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