Altes Rathaus, Medieval town hall in Celle, Germany
The Altes Rathaus is the administrative building standing at the heart of the old town with timber-framed walls and gothic features. The structure displays different building styles from its foundation through renovations made over the centuries.
Construction began in 1292, making it one of the oldest public buildings in Lower Saxony still in use today. Over the centuries it was expanded and modified, creating a structure that reflects multiple historical periods.
The main hall inside serves as a gathering place where locals and officials have met for centuries. Today it hosts receptions and exhibitions that keep the building active and connected to the city's life.
The building can be visited on most days with guided tours available. The morning is the best time to visit when the rooms are quieter and natural light comes through the windows nicely.
The vaulted cellar beneath the building is a medieval structure that visitors often overlook, yet it offers an interesting glimpse into how the town was built centuries ago. This underground space shows the foundational engineering that supported the city long before modern construction methods.
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