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City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square
City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square
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PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME
City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square

OTHER NAMES
Bremen City Hall

COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Am Markt 21, 28195 Bremen, Germany

CITY HALL AND ROLAND IN BREMEN MARKET SQUARE PICTURE

City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square
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About City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square
Bremen City Hall is a historical building located in Bremen of Germany. The building was made in the thirteenth century while the town hall was made around 1400. The site covers an area of 0.287 hectares. It was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004 before that it was a protected historical building since 1973. It could be visited from Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm while it is closed on weekends and on Friday it opens until 2:30 pm.

Some Lesser Known Facts About City Hall and Roland in Bremen market square

  • The Roland statue situated in the town square is more than 600 years old. It is a symbol of freedom and trading rights.
    The Roland statue situated in the town square is more than 600 years old. It is a symbol of freedom and trading rights.
  • One more thing you must know that the place is the holder of the oldest cask of wine throughout Germany. It is located in a cellar just below the site.It is called Bremer Ratskeller. It dates back from 1635 and is called "rose wine". Before the place was declared World Heritage Sites, the mayor and the cellarmaster had permission to take a few drops on occasion. But now taking a sample is completely denied to preserve it for future generations.
    One more thing you must know that the place is the holder of the oldest cask of wine throughout Germany. It is located in a cellar just below the site
  • The town hall survived after the air raids at the Second World War thanks to the great work of the fire brigade. Over sixty percent of the city was destroyed in those air raids while the town hall had a little damage.
  • The upper half of the town hall is used for ceremonial events while the lower hall houses various exhibitions.
  • The Golden Chamber of the old town hall was made in 1608 and was decorated again by Heinrich Vogeler in a pure Art Nouveau style.
    The Golden Chamber of the old town hall was made in 1608 and was decorated again by Heinrich Vogeler in a pure Art Nouveau style.
  • The interior of the upper house shows the importance of trade and commerce for the city. It has a model ship that is hanging on the ceiling. It also has miniature cannons which could be fired if required.
    The interior of the upper house shows the importance of trade and commerce for the city. It has a model ship that is hanging on the ceiling. It also h

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