Rathaus Straubing, City hall in Straubing, Germany
Rathaus Straubing is a city hall in the old town of Straubing, Bavaria, made up of several joined structures that together form one building complex with a neo-Gothic street front. The interior holds formal chambers and meeting rooms used for administrative and public functions.
The building started as a trading house before being converted into a city hall in 1382, after which it served as the center of local government for centuries. A fire in 2016 caused severe damage to the roof and interior, leading to a major restoration effort.
The council wine cellar inside the building is used for local gatherings and private events, keeping the space tied to community life in a tangible way. Visitors who look closely at the facade can spot decorative details from different building phases side by side.
The building stands on Theaterplatz in the center of Straubing's old town and is easy to reach on foot from most of the surrounding area. Not all parts of the complex are open to visitors, so it is worth checking access before you go.
When the 2016 fire tore through the roof, parts of the medieval timber structure survived while sections added in 1827 had to be fully rebuilt. The restored roof is therefore made of materials from different centuries, and the difference is visible if you know where to look.
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