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description: "The origins of the town hall date back to the 13th century, but at that time the entrance was further back. It has a stepped gable pierced with quatrefoils and a remarkable Renaissance-style portal on the south side from 1573 with a basket arch and decorated ashlar surround.If you take a closer look, you will recognise an inscription under the right-hand window dating from around 1400, which is said to have once been placed in the town council and wine cellar (in the town hall). What was once intended as a warning to guests can still be applied today: (translation) \"First of all, endeavour to respect the will of God! And in general: Respect the authorities as the bearers of public power! Then the country and its people will remain held in high esteem by the people\". In contrast to this is the inscription on the left-hand side of the town hall, which - without the need for translation - very clearly documents Brakel's self-confidence. The original was located on the city's strongest gate, the Thytor.\"O Brokel Du Bist Erenprys; Wo Findt Men Dynes Gliken? In Düdschland So Ne Stad Ni Is; Se Mött Dy Olle Wyken.\" In (High) German: \"O Brakel you are a prize of honour; Where do you find your kind? There's not another town like it in Germany; They must all give way to you.\""
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Rathaus Brakel, Am Markt
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- Town hall/citizens’ services

Weißes Rathaus im Stil der Weserrenaissance in Brakel mit dekorativen Stufengiebeln und Spitzfenster.

Rathaus von Brakel mit Giebel-Spitzdach, umgeben von historischen Gebäuden, zentraler Brunnen.

Zwei Personen schieben ihre E-Bikes über den gepflasterten Marktplatz vor historischen Gebäuden.

Historisches weißes Rathaus im Fachwerkstil mit markantem Treppengiebel und zentralem Platz.

Historisches Rathaus mit Stufengiebel und modernem Platz in der Altstadt, umgeben von Fachwerkhäusern.

Historische Altstadt mit Fachwerkhäusern und einem Brunnen samt Figurenensembles.

Historisches Rathaus von Bad Salzuflen mit seinen markanten Treppengiebeln, umgeben von Fachwerkbauten.

Town hall with Ratskeller

 The origins of the town hall date back to the 13th century, but at that time the entrance was further back. It has a stepped gable pierced with quatrefoils and a remarkable Renaissance-style portal on the south side from 1573 with a basket arch and decorated ashlar surround.

If you take a closer look, you will recognise an inscription under the right-hand window dating from around 1400, which is said to have once been placed in the town council and wine cellar (in the town hall). What was once intended as a warning to guests can still be applied today: (translation) "First of all, endeavour to respect the will of God! And in general: Respect the authorities as the bearers of public power! Then the country and its people will remain held in high esteem by the people". In contrast to this is the inscription on the left-hand side of the town hall, which - without the need for translation - very clearly documents Brakel's self-confidence. The original was located on the city's strongest gate, the Thytor.

"O Brokel Du Bist Erenprys; Wo Findt Men Dynes Gliken? In Düdschland So Ne Stad Ni Is; Se Mött Dy Olle Wyken." In (High) German: "O Brakel you are a prize of honour; Where do you find your kind? There's not another town like it in Germany; They must all give way to you."

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Good to know
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Openings

Access to the town hall is currently only possible if you have made an individual appointment with the city administration staff.

The 3G rule applies.

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General information

- Parking Available

Other Furnishing/Equipment

- cool place

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

Town hall on the market square

Parking spaces are available behind the Alte Waage (limited time).

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Contact person

Stadt BrakelAm Markt 5

33034 Brakel

License (master data)

Stadt Brakel

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    44.43 km
    
    
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Contact

Am Markt 12

33034 Brakel