Rathaus


Dating in parts to the early 14th century, Mühlhausen’s Rathaus is an architecturally intriguing hotchpotch of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles. Inside, pay special attention to the Great Hall, the Gothic paintings on the walls of the salon and the Councillors’ Chamber.


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