Gewandhaus, Medieval town hall in Bautzen, Germany
Description
The Gewandhaus is the town hall of Bautzen and displays late Gothic architecture with its stone walls and detailed windows. The building has a rectangular layout and houses multiple chambers inside, where you can see historical administrative rooms.
History
Construction began in 1476 and it was originally a meeting place for the city's powerful cloth merchants. Over the centuries, the building was expanded and later served as an administrative center for all of Bautzen.
Culture
The building shows how important cloth merchants were in Bautzen, and they built this impressive house to display their wealth. Today it still serves as the center of city life, where residents gather and local government conducts its business.
Practical
The building is accessible from Innere Lauenstraße and the interior includes ramps and elevators for visitors. Keep in mind that some interior areas are only open to groups or at specific times.
Did you know?
The building takes its name from the cloth merchants who originally used it, and these tradespeople were so influential that they shaped the appearance of the entire city. Their economic power is reflected in the ornate facade and spacious interior rooms.
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