Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt
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Former Main Post Office

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

1. Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1875-78 nach Entwürfen des Berliner Architekten Karl Schwatlo als Vierflügelbau in Formen der Deutschen Renaissance mit markantem Mittelrisalit erbaut. Bis 1926 Sitz der Oberpostdirektion Bremen. Im Inneren der „Kaisersaal" mit bauzeitlichen Dekorationsmalereien des Bremer Künstlers Arthur Fitger. 1971-77 grundlegender Umbau für die Bundespost. Das Renaissanceportal zur Dechanatstraße stammt von dem um 1565 erneuerten und 1875 abgetragenen Domdechanat. Seit 2006 Nutzung durch die Katholische St. Johannis-Schule.

In 1875-78 built according to the design of the Berlin architect Karl Schwatlo as a four-winged building using forms of the German Renaissance and featuring a striking median risalit. Until 1926 head office of the Oberpostdirektion Bremen (Bremen supreme post authority). Inside the "Kaisersaal" is decorated with paintings dating from the construction time and made by the Bremen artist Arthur Fitger. In 1971-77 fundamentally reconstructed for the Bundespost (German Federal Post Office). The portal facing the Dechanatstraße was built in Renaissance style and originally belonged to the Domdechanat

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(Dom deanship) which was renovated in 1565 and demolished in 1875. Since 2006 used by the Katholische St. Johannis-Schule.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 53° 4.469′ N, 8° 48.561′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is at the intersection of Domsheide and Violenstrasse, on the right when traveling east on Domsheide. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Domsheide 15, Bremen 28195, 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: Glocke / “Bell” (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerichtsgebäude / Judicial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bremen Kristalnacht Victims Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Landherrnamt / Landherrn Administrative Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Börsenhof / Stock Exchange (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Birgittenkloster / Bridgettine Convent (about 90 meters away); Propsteikirche St. Johann / St. John Provost Church (about 120 meters away); Bremen Synagoge / Bremen Synagogue (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

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Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

2. Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office Marker - wide view

Bremen Main Post Office Building (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Bremen Main Post Office Building (German: Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt) or (German: Kaiserliche Oberpostdirektion) is a Neo-Renaissance building in Bremen, Germany, that used to be the Imperial Post Office for the Bremen area. The building stands on the city square named Domsheide.

(Submitted on June 11, 2025.)

Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 18, 2025

3. Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt / Former Main Post Office and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt⎯⎯⎯Former Main Post Office

Ehemaliges Hauptpostamt
⎯⎯⎯
Former Main Post Office