Altona Town Hall
Platz der Republik 1, Hamburg, Germany
Description:
Altona Town Hall is located on Republic Square in Hamburg, Germany. It was built in 1895-1898 by architect Joseph Brix. The building is made in the style of the Welhelmina era and decorated with an equestrian statue of William I located in front of its facade. Today there is a registry office in the building. Also within its walls is the district branch of Hamburg-Alton.
Altona Town Hall is combined with the facade of the old railway station of the same name. On its wall preserved the artistic relief of Carl Garber and Ernst Barlach. The building was built specifically for the city council in white. The monument to William I was erected on June 18, 1898. In addition to it, the building is decorated with a unique fountain, which was located in the heart of the Republic Square.