Rathaus Bottrop, building in Bottrop, Germany
Rathaus Bottrop is a town hall from the early twentieth century located at the center of the city and serving as the seat of local administration. The structure displays neo-renaissance architecture with a prominent clock tower rising about 51 meters high, red brick walls, and a three to four-story L-shaped floor plan with multiple wings.
The building was originally constructed between 1877 and 1878 as an office building and expanded between 1913 and 1916 under architect Ludwig Becker from Essen. During this period, the present neo-renaissance structure with its clock tower was built, and it has served as the town hall since 1912.
The town hall takes its name from its role as the administrative center and shapes the visual identity of the downtown area. The facade with its large windows and clock tower are recognizable landmarks that residents and visitors use to orient themselves.
The town hall is centrally located in Bottrop and easily reached on foot via nearby squares and streets. Following comprehensive renovation between 2016 and 2018, the building now features improved accessibility with ramps and updated safety systems for visitors.
Inside the building is a bell called the Meister-Haller-Glocke from 1921, which originally came from Saint Cyriakus church and now stands in the town hall's entrance hall. The bell was actually cast in 1425, making it nearly 600 years old.
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