Alte Feuerwache, Arts centre in Neckarstadt-Ost, Mannheim, Germany.
The Alte Feuerwache is a 42-meter-tall baroque revival building that now serves as an arts centre with theatre spaces, workshops, and rehearsal areas. Under one roof it combines performance venues, studios, a radio station, and residential spaces for artists.
The building was constructed in 1912 as a fire station and served that function until it closed in 1975. After that transition, it gradually developed into a cultural hub that helped revitalize the Neckarstadt-Ost neighbourhood.
The name reflects its origin as a fire station, and visitors can still see structural elements from that era mixed with modern artistic spaces. This blend of historical fabric and living creativity shapes how the place functions and feels today.
The building sits in Neckarstadt-Ost with a distinctive tower that makes it easy to spot as a landmark. Visitors should check in advance what events or open hours are scheduled for their intended visit.
The prominent tower originally served essential functions for the fire station's alarm system and water supply, and it remains a defining feature of the district today. This architectural element has become one of the neighbourhood's most recognizable landmarks.
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