Rathausmarkt
What the experts agree on
Hamburg's iconic neo-Renaissance Town Hall dominates this historic square, symbolizing the city's proud identity. Rebuilt after the 1842 fire, it's where locals and visitors alike get their bearings on the city's prosperous past.
“The square was redesigned after the fire of 1842. It is dominated by the campanile of the Renaissance Town Hall (1897). ”
– Michelin Guide
"To most Hamburgers this impressive neo-Renaissance building is the symbolic heart of the city." Full review
"The ornate, neo-Renaissance Town Hall of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is a good place to get your bearings and a grip on the city’s proud, prosperous identity." Full review