Rathaus Wuppertal-Barmen, Administrative building in Barmen, Germany
The Rathaus Wuppertal-Barmen is an administrative center featuring neoclassical design with a three-wing structure and pale pink plaster walls. Eight sandstone columns mark the entrance, while the facade includes sandstone-clad elements that give the building its distinctive character.
Planning for the building began in 1908 as an administrative center, but World War I and financial difficulties caused significant delays. The project was finally completed in 1921 and served as the town hall for Barmen.
The square in front of the building is named after Johannes Rau and features a bronze relief depicting events from the Wupper Valley's past. This public space serves as a meeting point and gathering spot for local residents today.
The Bergisches Service Center inside provides administrative services Monday through Friday with online appointment booking available. Visitors should note that access and service availability follow regular business hours.
The eight sandstone columns at the entrance support statues representing different municipal functions and lead toward the central council chamber. These columns are a rare example of how early administrative architecture expressed abstract government concepts through sculptural forms.
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