Bremer Bank, Bank building at Domshof square, Bremen, Germany

Bremer Bank is a bank building on Domshof square in Bremen, featuring a red sandstone facade that combines Italian Renaissance elements. Colossal Ionic columns connect the two main stories, rising above a rusticated basement level.

The bank was founded in 1856 by Bremen merchants and shipowners with a major contribution from Hermann Henrich Meier, and it held the right to issue banknotes until 1889. Its head office on Domshof was built from 1902 to 1904 in Neo-Renaissance style to plans by Albert Dunkel and Diedrich Tölken, on the site of the demolished St. Petri orphanage. Dresdner Bank had acquired the bank in 1895, and the building was extended from 1978 to 1982.

This structure embodied the wealth and ambitions of Bremen's merchant and shipping class during the 1800s. The grand Renaissance-inspired design with imposing columns reflected the prosperity that came from overseas commerce.

The building now houses various businesses and offices, including an insurance branch and retail shops. Visitors can view the facade from Domshof square and explore the interior, which contains a modern commercial area.

The facade displays original copper lettering that identifies the building's name and purpose. An interior atrium with modern commercial use connects the spaces and creates a striking contrast with the historic exterior.