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Mitte in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Altes Rathaus
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Old Town Hall

 
 
Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
Inscription.
1557-59 Zusammenfügung mehrerer älterer Häuser. 1561 und um 1600 Erwelterungs bauten, Fassade ursprünglich bemalt.
1944 völlig ausgebrannt.
Wiederaufbau 1952-54
Umfassende Instandsetzung 1999-2002.


1557-59 Combination of several older houses.
1561 and around 1600 extensions, facade originally painted.
Completely burned out in 1944.
Reconstruction 1952-54
Extensive repairs 1999-2002.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1561.
 
Location. 47° 59.772′ N, 7° 50.966′ E. Marker is in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Turmstraße and Rathausplatz on Turmstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Turmstraße 2, Freiburg im Breisgau BW 79098, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mathilde Otto (a few steps from this marker); Haus “Zum Pelican” / The Pelican (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lina Wäldin (about 150 meters away); Schwarzes Kloster (about 180 meters away); 50th Anniversary of November 1944 Air Raid (about 210 meters away); Haus zum Ritter / House of the Knights (about 210 meters away); Colombischlössle
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(approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Baden-Württemberg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freiburg im Breisgau.
 
Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024
2. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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