The Altstadtmarkt was built during the 12th century as the centre of the purlieus Altstadt. It was purposely built in a rectangular shape, as can be seen in the spatial and architectural connection between St. Martini Church and the Altstadtrathaus (Old Town Hall) on the western side. Together with the northern wall of the Gewandhaus (Cloth Hall) and the facades of the residential and business buildings and the fountain these buildings form an impressive group on the south-eastern side.
Legend: 1. Stechinelli House/ 2. Altstadtmarkt/ 3. Marien Fountain/ 4. Gewandhaus/ 5. Altes Zoll- und Landwehrhaus/ 6. St. Martini Church/ 7. Altstadtrathaus/ 8. Martino-Katharineum
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Altes Zoll- und Landwehrhaus (Old Customs and Civilian Militia House) Last magnificent building of medieval half-timbered architecture in Braunschweig |
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Altstadtmarkt (Old Town Square) There has been trading on this square for more than 700 years |
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Altstadtrathaus (Old Town Hall) One of the most impressive medieval building monuments |
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Gewandhaus (Cloth Hall) Formerly the storage and sales building of the distinguished cloth merchant’s guild it is today the seat of the local chamber of commerce and industry |
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Marien Fountain A unique example of late Gothic craftsmanship from the year 1408 |
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Martino-Katharineum Grammar School This oldest school in Braunschweig has its roots in the Latin schools Martineum and Katharineum that were founded in 1415 |
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St. Martini Church This church was built as the parish church of the purlieus Altstadt in the 12th century. |
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Stechinelli House Francesco Capellini, also called Stechninelli, built this house in 1690 |
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Related Links
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Altstadtmarkt (BLIK)
(German version)