Jüterbog Town Hall

Jüterbog Town Hall is a brick structure with Gothic features, distinguished by its sloped roof and a courtyard entrance framed by an arbor. The building displays the imposing proportions typical of medieval civic administration centers.

The building site was designated in 1285 by Archbishop Erich von Brandenburg, establishing it as one of Brandenburg's oldest administrative centers. Its Gothic brick construction subsequently became a symbol of municipal authority in the region.

The assembly hall inside features a striking central stone column that supports an intricate vaulted ceiling. A statue of Saint Mauritius occupies a corner of this space, adding a religious element to the civic building.

Visitors can view the building from outside or arrange advance notice to access the interior spaces. Weekday visits work best when the town hall functions as an active administrative center.

In spring 1517, letters of indulgence were sold from this location to fund church construction projects elsewhere. This connection to early Reformation practices gives the building an unexpected role in religious history beyond its civic purpose.

Location: Jüterbog

GPS coordinates: 51.99095,13.08032

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48