Essen City Hall, Administrative skyscraper in Essen, Germany.
The Y-shaped building reaches a height of 106 meters with 22 floors and features an exterior design of concrete, glass, and steel elements.
Completed in 1979, the building marked a significant development in post-war German architecture, representing the third tallest city hall in the country.
The entrance displays sandstone sculptures of Saints Cosmas and Damian by Heinrich Kröger, reflecting the traditional patron saints of Essen.
The structure contains 1900 workspaces, a parliamentary section, a theater on the first floor, and an underground parking facility with 700 spaces.
The 22nd floor offers visitors panoramic views extending across Essen and the surrounding Ruhr region from an elevation of 100 meters.
Location: Essen
Inception: 1979
Architects: Theodor Josef Seifert
Architectural style: International Style
Capacity: 1900
Floors above the ground: 22
Height: 106 m
GPS coordinates: 51.45917,7.01528
Latest update: May 14, 2025 18:08
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