Altes Rathaus, Gothic town hall in Erkelenz, Germany
The Altes Rathaus features open arcades on the ground floor and a council chamber on the upper level, constructed with characteristic brick Gothic architecture.
Following the great city fire of 1540 that destroyed the original building, stonemason Jan van Vyrß received a commission to construct a new town hall in 1541.
The council chamber houses five valuable Flemish tapestries, including scenes of a wedding celebration and card players, purchased in Munich during the 1960s.
The building underwent extensive renovation in 2020-2021, adding an elevator to ensure accessibility for all visitors to council meetings and cultural events.
The ground floor arcade originally served as a marketplace, particularly for regional linen cloth trading, until modifications in 1756 sealed the arches.
Location: Erkelenz
Architectural style: Brick Gothic
GPS coordinates: 51.07980,6.31618
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:37
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