Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe
Glocke
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“Bell”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
1. Glocke / “Bell” Marker
Concert hall constructed from 1926-1928 by the Bremen architect Walter Görig on the site of the Künstlervereinsheim that was burnt down in 1915. Thorough renovation in 1996-97 by Gerhard Müller-Manckens and Klaus Rosenbusch from Bremen; features expressionist and Art déco elements. The building took its name from a small bell-shaped house at the cathedral.
Erected by Stadt Bremen.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list.
Location. 53° 4.493′ N, 8° 48.556′
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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: Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Börsenhof / Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Domportale mahnen uns / The Cathedral Doors Serve as a Reminder (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerichtsgebäude / Judicial Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bremen Kristalnacht Victims Memorial (about 90 meters away); Bismarck-Denkmal / Bismarck Monument (about 120 meters away); Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building (about 120 meters away); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.
Also see . . . Die Glocke (Bremen) (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
(Submitted on May 22, 2025.)
In the Middle Ages, the octagonal bell-shaped (hence its name) chapter house of the cathedral stood south of it on the Domsheide in the Dombezirk, an enclave under the sovereignty and legal control of the cathedral. It was the venue for the meetings of the chapter and, from 1648, for the deliberations of the court. In 1737, a newoctagonal building was constructed on the site, coming under the authority of the City of Bremen in 1803. From 1857, it belonged to the Künstlerverein (Artists Association).Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 20252. Glocke / “Bell” and markerThe marker is visible here on the left corner of the building.
After a fire in 1915, the old Glocke building was demolished, making way for a new concert hall with the same name, designed by Walter Görig (1885–1974) and completed in 1928. Built of dark brick with limited use of stone, the building's imposing stepped gable faces the Domsheide while the facade overlooking the Grasmarkt has modestly designed oriel bays in deference to the cathedral. The building underwent comprehensive refurbishment between 1995 and 1997 when the architects Gerhard Müller-Mencken and Klaus Rosenbusch combined the need for preservation with the demands of a modern concert hall. While maintaining the hall's unique acoustics, they restored the original Art Deco finish and installed up-to-date technical equipment.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 19, 2025
3. Glocke / “Bell”
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025
4. Glocke - entrance
Photographed by Verlag Albert Rosenthal, Bremen, circa 1929
5. Glocke
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 22, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
