Galgenhaus, Heritage monument in Mitte, Germany.

The Galgenhaus is a three-story residential building at Bruderstrasse 10 featuring a classical facade with five vertical window axes located in Berlin's old city center. Inside, it preserves a baroque staircase and a ground floor room with a stucco ceiling adorned with cherub and floral decoration.

Built in 1688 for Court Councilor Wilhelm Heinrich von Happe, the building became the rectory for Saint Peter Church from 1737 until 1945. This long association with the church defined its role in Berlin's old city for over two centuries.

The house was the rectory of the Petrikirche from 1737 to 1945, and the Berlin memorial plaque on the facade commemorates Johann Peter Süßmilch, provost there, whose main work made him a pioneer of statistics in Germany. From 1876 to 1906 the theologian Hermann Freiherr von der Goltz also lived here.

The building stands in Berlin's old city center and is easy to spot from outside thanks to its regular classical facade with rows of evenly spaced windows. Access to the interior may be limited, so it is worth checking conditions before planning a visit.

The name Galgenhaus comes from a public execution that took place in front of the building in 1735, following the theft of a silver spoon. This harsh event left a lasting name that reflects the severity of justice in that era.