Alsfeld Town Hall

Historic Building in Alsfeld

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The Town Hall was constructed in medieval, Rähmbau style timber framing between 1512 and 1516. This is one of the most important German half-timbered town hall buildings. Erected over a late Gothic stone substructure, this building with its attractive woodwork, bent chevron bracing and protruding moulded beam-ends, is an outstanding example of a “Rähmbau” (frame construction). The ground storey, built of stone, was once a market hall. The “Alsfeld cubit” can still be seen on the left corner. On the first floor the offices of the Mayor and Magistrate are situated. Since 1633 the councilmen have had their coats of arms on display. On the second floor, interesting old doors lead into the meeting room and the Registry Office (formerly the Court Room). Michael Finck, the local artist and carpenter, designed and crafted the magnificent Renaissance door in 1604. Curt Oberman forged the decorative hinges. It is next to the market place in the center of the Altstadt.

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4.7 (54)

Alsfeld Hall at Markt 1 is a much-photographed, early 16th‑century half-timbered town hall on the market square and a standout among the town's many preserved timber buildings; visitors praise its colorful façades, ornate carvings and bay windows, recommend viewing it from all sides rather than just a quick glance from the square, note interior uses such as mayoral offices and registry/courtroom spaces, and mention ongoing works around the square (a fountain project) without diminishing its striking presence.

I IGK (Daydreamer)

2 years ago

"It’s a very typical and iconic 16th century Germanic architectural town hall. It’s internationally famous but specially it’s a hidden gem fornational tourists. You can see the town hall in to many place even if you don’t know where it is as like stamps, post cards or advertisements for the country. You can reach to the town hall from tiny roads with the view of many other examples of the same architectural buildings...."

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Kevin Schmidt

5 years ago

"Currently a construction site for a new fountain ... Still spectacular!"

SD SD

4 years ago

"Beautiful place!! I wa a live in the building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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