Some Things About: Government

As previously stated, Hamburg's central government building is the Rathaus, literally translated as the council house. From the planning stage to its final completion, its construction took around 44 years. it is a glorious 647 room monument to  its neo-rennaisnance design, spearheaded by architect Martin Haller. It was built during the time of the newly founded German Empire, and with its recent success against France, a prosperous Hanseatic city like Hamburg needed a government building to reflect its wealth. The in tire structure is rather huge to behold, especially standing right next to it; the large windows seem to betray its gargantuan size. The tower itself is 124m tall and bears both a clock and Hamburg's coat of arms.

Inside the Rathaus is a similar story. beautiful architecture, elegant columns and arches, and of course, big hallways. The lobby of the Rathaus is actually a half-story lower than the rest of the building, causing even the first floor to appear raised from the street. Everything inside the Rathaus screams: important! authority! It's a truly impressive beast to behold.