1622 – Altes Rathaus, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Architect: Jakob Wolff
Behind this Renaissance palazzo, is an older Gothic Rathaus built in 1332-40. As Nuremberg became wealthier and more important, it was felt that a new and grander Rathaus (Townhall) was needed. This building by Jakob Wolff was built between 1616 and 1622. It features three grand doorways decorated with heraldic motifs and on a truly grand scale. The building itself is quite austere at street level but as you look upwards, the corner towers, cornice and window surrounds grab the attention.
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Clerkin, Paul (2010, January 19). *1622 – Altes Rathaus, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1622-rathaus-nuremberg-bavaria/ (Updated 2025, February 14)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1622 – Altes Rathaus, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany." *Archiseek.com*, 19 Jan. 2010, https://www.archiseek.com/1622-rathaus-nuremberg-bavaria/. Updated 14 Feb. 2025.
Published January 19, 2010 | Last Updated February 14, 2025
