Rathaus

Ulmer Rathaus in Ulm presents Renaissance architecture through painted murals, Gothic sculptures, and an astronomical clock.

Its building history reaches back to the fourteenth century.

The oldest section was called Gewandhaus and once supported lively textile trade within the building.

Later extensions added a large council hall and new warehouses.

A balcony known as the pulpit of annunciation once provided a place for important public announcements.

The façade carries murals painted by Martin Schaffner.

These sixteenth-century scenes present divine wisdom and justice through biblical and mythological references.

The astronomical clock displays positions of celestial bodies.

Isaak Habrecht created the clock in the sixteenth century, and its astrolabe uses a rare northern projection.

War damage led to careful restoration in the twentieth century.

The building combines elements from different periods, while its exterior and murals remained largely intact after the damage.

The Rathaus also records Ulm’s commitment to preservation.

The recorded property of wheelchair accessibility adds a practical detail to this historic architectural setting.