Lindau Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus)
Lindau, Germany
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- Type
- Historical landmark in Lindau, Germany
Visitor information
- Address: Bismarckpl. 4, 88131 Lindau (Bodensee), Germany
- Phone: +49 8382 8899900
People also ask
Why is Lindau famous?
Lindau is a popular tourist attraction in southern Germany. The gardens of Lindau are best in spring or summer blossom, and summer is the peak tourist period. Lindau is famous for its architecture and outdoor attractions such as cycling, sailing, hiking, swimming, and camping.
What is the meaning of rathaus in Germany?
'Rathaus' in German may look like rat house, but it means town hall... 'Rathaus' looks and sounds a bit like 'raadhuis' and raad in Dutch is council and sometimes it even means advice...
What is the rathaus in Germany?
Rathaus is the German word for a seat of local, legislative and/or executive government.
How old is the Munich Rathaus?
The Alte Rathaus covers the eastern end of Marienplatz and has quite an eventful history. Its first mention in town records goes back to the year 1310. After being destroyed by lightning in 1460, it was soon rebuilt again by Jörg von Halsbach, the master builder behind Munich's Frauenkirche.