Rathaus Stuttgart, City hall in Stuttgart-Mitte, Germany
Rathaus Stuttgart is the city's administrative center, distinguished by its modern design that anchors the downtown landscape. The building spans four floors and contains offices and meeting halls that support municipal operations and public functions.
The building was completed in 1956 and replaced an earlier city hall destroyed by bombing in 1944. Its construction marked the city's post-war recovery and the beginning of Stuttgart's urban renewal.
The tower houses 30 bells that weigh up to 950 kilograms and play traditional Swabian folk melodies five times each day. These chimes have shaped the daily rhythm of downtown life and remain a familiar sound for locals and visitors alike.
Access to the building is available during regular office hours for visitors wanting to experience the bell tower. Visiting in early morning or midday hours provides the best opportunity to hear the carillon without encountering large crowds.
The building features three paternoster elevators, continuously moving lifts that operate without doors or stopping mechanisms. These unusual elevators allow visitors to enter and exit while the mechanism remains in motion throughout the day.
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