Rathaus, Renaissance town hall in Marktbreit, Germany.
The Rathaus is a three-story natural stone building with Renaissance gables located in the center of Marktbreit. It features characteristic architectural details of the Renaissance period and serves as the town's main administrative structure.
Hans Kesenbrod directed the construction of this Renaissance building from 1579 to 1581, marking a period of architectural progress in Bavaria. The building's creation reflected Marktbreit's growth and economic development during that era.
The building's name refers to its role as the town hall, and its ground floor once housed a market hall where goods were sold. Wine was already sold in the predecessor building mentioned in 1480, and after the Thirty Years' War the town held a communal drink there in 1650. The east gable carries a figure of Saint George, replaced in 1888 by a work of the Würzburg sculptor Andreas Herbst.
The building is conveniently located in the town center of Marktbreit and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the exterior at any time, while interior access may be arranged upon request.
The Georg figure on the east gable was replaced in 1888 by a work of the Würzburg sculptor Andreas Herbst. The green sandstone needed for details came from Gnodstadt and Obernbreit, while timber was floated down the Main from Zeil am Main by the dealer Balthasar Keil.
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