Altes Elberfelder Rathaus, Architectural monument in Elberfeld, Germany
The Altes Elberfelder Rathaus is a three-story administrative building with a striking central tower in Wuppertal. The facades are made of Londorf basalt lava with sandstone detailing, giving the structure its distinctive appearance.
Construction began in 1828 under architect Johann Peter Cremer on a site where a medieval castle once stood. The original castle was destroyed by fire in 1537.
The name refers to Elberfeld, the district that was once an independent city before merging with Barmen. Today visitors see this place function as a center drawing people interested in art from across the region.
The building is centrally located between Willy-Brandt-Platz and Friedrichstrasse and is easily reached on foot. It is open to visitors particularly during exhibitions, so checking current events before visiting is helpful.
The building underwent major renovation in the 1980s that significantly expanded its exhibition spaces and revived it. This modernization allowed it to transform into an art museum while preserving its outer form.
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