Görtz-Palais

The Görtz-Palais is a structure on Neuer Wall in Hamburg with a baroque facade of sandstone shaped by Dutch architectural influences. Ionic pilasters and stone cornices mark its exterior and show the craftsmanship of the 18th century.

The building was designed and built in 1710 by architect Johannes Nicolaus Kuhn for diplomat Georg Heinrich von Görtz. From 1722 to 1806 it served as residence for imperial ambassadors and held political importance in the city.

The palace takes its name from Georg Heinrich von Görtz, an important diplomat who once lived here. Today visitors can admire the baroque facade and appreciate how the architecture reflected the status of its original residents.

The structure spans multiple floors and connects Neuer Wall to surrounding streets through interior passages. Visitors can explore different sides of the area and view the historic building from various vantage points.

During the 1950s a modern seven-story building was constructed behind the historic baroque facade while the original exterior was carefully preserved. This blend of old and new shows how Hamburg balanced its historical character with modern needs.