Altes Rathaus, Rococo town hall in Market Square, Bonn, Germany

Altes Rathaus is a white-plastered Rococo building on Bonn's market square, built by court architect Michael Leveilly from 1737 and finished around 1780. Its symmetrical facade has seven window axes, a central projecting section with a round-arched doorway, and a balustraded balcony beneath a sculpted coat of arms and a clock. Two curved staircases with railings lead up to the entrance, and a steep hipped roof with dormers tops the three-storey structure.

Construction began in 1737 following designs by court architect Michel Leveilly, commissioned by Elector Clemens August. Severe damage during the war in 1944 led to significant modifications when the building was later reconstructed.

The town hall takes its name from its role as the seat of city governance. Today you can observe how the square around the building comes alive as locals and visitors use this historic place as a gathering point.

The building sits centrally on the market square and is easily accessible from the surrounding area. Visitors can view the exterior staircase and facade from outside, though interior access depends on scheduled events and ceremonies being held there.

After destruction in World War II, the building's roof was raised and the elaborate stucco decorations were removed during reconstruction. This means the town hall looks somewhat different from its original pre-war appearance today.