Rathaus Köpenick, Town hall in Treptow-Köpenick, Germany
Rathaus Köpenick is a red brick building designed in Gothic Revival style with a distinctive clock tower positioned centrally on its symmetrical front. The structure serves as the administrative center for the Treptow-Köpenick district and features regular office spaces throughout its interior.
Built between 1901 and 1905 by architects Hugo Kinzer and Hans Schütte, the building replaced an earlier 18th-century town hall. The Gothic Revival style was deliberately chosen to reflect the growing importance of this district in the rapidly expanding city.
The name Köpenick has Slavic origins tied to the ancient settlement along the Spree River. Today locals gather at the square in front of the building as the main meeting point for the district.
The town hall is located at Alt-Köpenick 21 and easily accessible by public transportation. Main entrance areas are open to visitors during regular office hours, though some administrative spaces may have restricted access.
The building is famous for the 1906 'Köpenickiade' incident when tailor Wilhelm Voigt dressed as a military captain and tricked local authorities to hand over the city treasury. This event remains deeply connected to the district's history and identity today.
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