Germany - Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen

"The Town Hall and the statue of Roland on the marketplace of Bremen in north-west Germany are outstanding representations of civic autonomy and sovereignty, as these developed in the Holy Roman Empire in Europe. The old town hall was built in the Gothic style in the early 15th century, after Bremen joined the Hanseatic League. The building was renovated in the so-called Weser Renaissance style in the early 17th century. A new town hall was built next to the old one in the early 20th century as part of an ensemble that survived bombardment during the Second World War. The statue stands 5.5 m tall and dates back to 1404." 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

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The defiant statue of Roland with sword of justice and shield at the market place showing the independent spirit of the Hanseatic city of Bremen. Thanks to Juliane of Germany.






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Multi-view of Bremen showing the town hall and market place. Thanks to Ipuen of Iran.

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Market Place of Bremen. Thanks to Rainer of Bremen, Germany.

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Multi-view of Bremen. Thanks Jorn of Bremen, Germany who mailed in June 2017.

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Bremen by night. Thanks to Sylke of Bremen, Germany. Mailed in 2017.

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Das Bremer Rathaus. Bremen City Hall. Thanks to Jean-Pierre of France for mailing from Bremen, Germany  - sent in Aug 2017.

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Multi-view of Bremen with Roland Statue. Thanks to YL who visited Bremen, Germany.