Altstadt Town Hall, Gothic town hall in Königsberg, Germany
Altstadt Town Hall is a Gothic building in Königsberg featuring a tall tower and sitting near the Pregel River. The stone structure displays typical German Gothic elements with elaborate details on its facade and roofline.
The building was constructed in 1528 in the Gothic style and underwent multiple renovations, notably a major reconstruction in 1757. A tower was added in 1765, making it a more prominent structure in the old town.
The town hall served as the administrative heart of the old city and shaped daily civic life for centuries. Its presence reinforced Königsberg's role as a major trade center where commerce and governance intertwined.
The building is easily visible from the outside and its location near the Pregel makes it straightforward to find, especially when following the old town walls. Visitors should view the tower and facade details from different angles to fully appreciate the Gothic features.
The structure featured three decorative mechanical figures that moved at certain times during the day. One of these figures had an extendable tongue that pointed hourly toward the neighboring district of Kneiphof.
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