Town Hall, Lübeck, Germany

Lübeck Town Hall is one of the most beautiful town halls in Germany. From 1230, three gabled houses were constructed on the marketplace and extended over the next few centuries to ultimately create the Hansesaal (Hanseatic Hall) for meetings; and the Danzelhus (Dance Hall) for social meetings.

Its interior boasts a grand audience hall: Don't be surprised to see the doors to this former courtroom have different heights. Acquitted defendants were allowed to leave the hall via the tall door, sentenced defendants had to remove their hats and leave via the low door.

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Kasun Alwis (16 months ago)
Another delightful destination in Lübeck is worth exploring. It showcases exquisite Gothic architecture. Although I didn't enter, the building's remarkable exterior holds deep symbolism and significance.

VATER DES KAISERS (17 months ago)
A MUST ! After all, it is located in the heart of the Old Town and is a masterpiece of Northern German Brick Gothic...?!

Paweł (19 months ago)
Lübeck Town Hall is one of the most beautiful abd most interesting town halls I have ever seen. It has the dark bricks which make a striking contrast to the traditional red-brick construction of the surrounding buildings. The patricians extended the building several times, adding the magnificent freestone facade, the decorative balcony and the three towers. People call it locally as the“giants”.

Pedro Falcon (3 years ago)
PROS: great for pedestrians | perfect old town | peaceful and relaxing CONS: more benches would be great

JS (3 years ago)
Beautiful Rathaus!

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