The most beautiful rooms of Bremen Town Hall

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Upper Lobby - Wandelhalle

Spacious and bright, with a floor of black and white marble, the lobby on the first floor gives access to the offices of the Mayor and his top aides as well as to the "Senatssaal”, where the cabinet meets each Tuesday. Busts of several famous German politicians who had spent part or most of their lives in Bremen are exhibited here.

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Tapestry Room - Gobelinzimmer

"Gobelinzimmer", next to "Kaminsaal" (Fireplace Room), is a room intimate as well as elegant. It is well suited for top level or "inner circle" consultations of politicians and other members of the administration. On Fridays, however, this room can be rented for wedding ceremonies, a service widely used.

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Fireplace Room - Kaminsaal

The fireplace, made of French marble is purely decorative, no fire has ever burned in it (there isn’t even an airshaft). The dark red wallpaper is silk, the ceiling of white stucco and the crystal chandeliers create a somber but festive atmosphere. The old oil paintings show portraits of Bremen merchant families.

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Senate Chamber - Senatssaal”

In reference to the ancient Roman Republic, the ruling body of the executive power in Bremen is called "Senat". Each Tuesday the Senators (in the other "Länder” of Germany they would be called Ministers) convene here, accompanied by their top advisors.

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Ballroom - Festsaal

"Festsaal" is the largest room of New Town Hall. The dark, shining oak paneling is effectively contrasted by the bright ceiling. The rectangular Art Nouveau chandelier contributes to the festive character of the room. The south side of the room shows a large painting of a panorama of Bremen in the 17th century.

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Golden Chamber - Güldenkammer

"Güldenkammer" as a room came into existence as part of the remodeling of Old Town Hall in the early 17th century. It is one of Germany’s very few Art Nouveau rooms still preserved the way the artist once created it.

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Upper Hall - Obere Rathaushalle

"Obere Rathaushalle” the understated name conceals the fact that this is Bremen's most impressive, most spectacular and most prestigious room. For centuries, "Obere Rathaushalle” was the heart of political and legal decision making in Bremen.