Artushof, Medieval gathering hall in Old Market Square, Stralsund, Germany
Artushof is a merchant guild hall on the west side of the Old Market in Stralsund, located at the corner of Mühlenstrasse. The building now houses a restaurant and occupies a central position within the UNESCO-protected historic district.
The hall was established in 1316 and served as a meeting place for wealthy merchants and city officials. Over the centuries it received important guests and remained central to social and business gatherings of the urban elite.
The building functions today as a restaurant where visitors can experience the spaces that attracted merchants and citizens for centuries. Its location on the Old Market and interior design convey how central this house was to the city's social life.
The site is easy to find on the Old Market, which sits at the heart of the historic city center. Visitors should know that the building now operates as a restaurant and access depends on regular business hours.
The Stralsundische Zeitung reported in 1930 that 2,020 hectolitres of beer were served in the Artushof in 1499. The tavern tied to the hall was leased only to established, respected Stralsund citizens.
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