Rathaus Weimar
Audio Guide Rathaus
Rathaus, or the municipal building of Weimar, is not just an administrative structure but a true gem of history and architecture that captivates the attention of tourists and culture enthusiasts from around the world.
Built in 1841, Rathaus epitomizes the era of classicism. This style, characterized by its clean lines, harmony, and symmetry, imparts a unique charm and status to the building. Designed by the German architect Gottfried Friedrich Schadow, who is renowned for his contributions to Germany's architectural heritage, the building has left an indelible mark on Weimar's urban landscape.
Rathaus is not merely a building; it is a symbol of the city of Weimar. It reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of this place. It serves as a meeting point of the contemporary and the past. A visit to Rathaus is like a journey into the past and a deep immersion into the city's culture. Here, you can explore numerous valuable exhibits, including paintings, furniture, and interior items that mirror the history and tastes of the time.
Rathaus regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and events, making it a dynamic center of cultural life. This means that even regular visitors can discover something new and remarkable each time.
In this way, Rathaus in Weimar not only fulfills its original purpose as a municipal building but also plays the role of a magnificent cultural and architectural landmark, preserving and transmitting the rich heritage of this historical city.
Other sights
- Albert Schweitzer Denkmal
- Altenburg (Franz Liszt)
- Atrium & ehemaliges Gauforum
- Bauhaus Universität (Henry van de Velde)
- Bauhaus: Haus am Horn
- Carl Heinrich Ferdinand Streichhan-Kaserne
- Cranachhaus
- Denkmal Nepomuk Hummel
- Denkmal Nepomuk Hummel und katholische Kirche
- Deutsches Nationaltheater Goethe & Schiller Denkmal
- Ginkgobaum
- Goethe- & Schillerarchiv
- Goetheplatz mit Kasseturm & Stadtmauer
- Goethes Wohnhaus
- Haus am Horn
- Haus der Charlotte von Stein
- Herderplatz & Kirche St. Peter und Paul
- Herzogin Anna-Amalia-Bibliothek
- Historischer Friedhof
- Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt (Fürstenhaus)
- J. G. Herder, Kirche St. Peter und Paul
- J. S. Bach in Weimar & Bachtafel
- Katholische Kirche
- Landesmuseum
- Liszthaus & Liszt in Weimar
- Markt
- Marktplatz, J. S. Bach
- Marktplatz, Rathaus, Cranachhaus
- Marstall
- Modernes Weimar: Neues Bauen am Horn
- Neue Weimarhalle
- Neues Museum
- Parkhöhle
- Platz der Demokratie (Fürstenplatz)
- Platz der Demokratie, Anna Amalia Bibliothek
- Reiterstandbild Carl August
- Römisches Haus (Carl August)
- Schloss Belvedere
- Stadtmuseum
- Stadtschloss
- Standort Neues Bauhausmuseum
- Villa Altenburg
- Welscher Garten
- Wielanddenkmal
- Wittumspalais