Raadhuis Gennep, Town hall in Gennep, Netherlands
Raadhuis Gennep is a Renaissance building with a distinctive octagonal staircase tower dominating the Markt square. The first floor contains the council chamber for municipal meetings, while the ground floor provides visitor information services.
The building was constructed between 1612 and 1620 by Willem van Bommel from Emmerik, replacing an earlier structure destroyed in the city fire of 1597. It represents an important example of Lower Rhine Renaissance architecture from that era.
The building anchors local celebrations, particularly during carnival when crowds gather in the square for festivities. It also hosts wedding ceremonies, making it a venue for important moments in residents' lives.
The building sits centrally on the Markt square and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can access tourist information on the ground floor to learn about Gennep and the surrounding area.
Over the centuries the building served as a school, field hospital, temporary church, post office, prison, fire station, and courtroom. This varied history shows how central the town hall was to the city's life.
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