Rathaus, Municipal building in Lünen, Germany
The Rathaus is a 14-story municipal building standing 54 meters tall in central Lünen. It serves as the main administrative headquarters, housing city offices and the council chamber for local governance.
Architects Werner Rausch and Siegfried Stein won a competition among 80 participants to design this building, which opened in October 1960. Their winning design shaped Lünen's post-war urban landscape and became a defining structure for the city.
The building received recognition as a Big Beautiful Building during the European Heritage Year 2018, marking its importance as an architectural landmark for the region. This acknowledgment shows how residents and visitors view it as a symbol of civic identity today.
The building is accessible by bus from the nearby Bäckerstraße station and sits centrally within the city core. Access to interior areas can vary, so it is worth checking ahead if you plan to visit specific sections.
A Paternoster elevator system operates within the building, a rare type of continuous-moving lift that is now restricted to staff use. This technical feature shows how mid-20th century innovations have been preserved in this structure.
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