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title: "Ratsgymnasium-Grest`scher Hof"
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description: "Not far from the Waldhof Museum and the Kunsthalle Bielefeld is a former aristocratic manor house with a charming bay window and stair tower. Built in the 16th century as the manor house of mayor Caspar von Greste, the Gretsche Hof also served as an orphanage and cholera ward throughout its history. In 1869, it was rebuilt and integrated as the north wing of the new grammar school - today's Ratsgymnasium. The Ratsgymnasium's scholarly library is an absolute gem."
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Ratsgymnasium-Grest`scher Hof
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- historical building
- School

Historisches Gebäude in Bielefeld aus Sandstein mit Türmen und Ornamenten bei sonnigem Wetter. 

Former aristocratic estate, now used as a grammar school.

 Not far from the Waldhof Museum and the Kunsthalle Bielefeld is a former aristocratic manor house with a charming bay window and stair tower. Built in the 16th century as the manor house of mayor Caspar von Greste, the Gretsche Hof also served as an orphanage and cholera ward throughout its history. In 1869, it was rebuilt and integrated as the north wing of the new grammar school - today's Ratsgymnasium. The Ratsgymnasium's scholarly library is an absolute gem. 

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Openings

The Ratsgymnasium is not (publicly) accessible.

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Payment methods

no entrance possible

Directions & Parking facilities

Parking: There are several parking garages available in Bielefeld city center.

Public transportation: Light rail stop "Adenauerplatz" (line 1)

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License (master data)

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Contact

Nebelswall 1

33602 Bielefeld