A striking architectural monument of the late 19th century is the town hall. It is a spectacular five-storey building constructed in the best traditions of the Neo-Renaissance style. The very first town hall was built on this place more than 600 years ago. Over the years, it came to complete desolation and was partially destroyed. In the second half of the 19th century when it was decided to build a new town hall in its place, the surviving fragments of the old building were used in the works. During the Second World War, the construction was badly damaged, but was quickly restored by the efforts of local artisans.
Some elements of medieval fortifications are preserved in the city, among which the Eagle Tower is an excellent example. It was built in the 13th century and was part of the fortification complex. Until recently the tower was in a ruined condition. It was restored only recently, in 1992. During the work, the specialists used historical sketches, so the tower was restored in accordance with the original. Now in the walls of the tower, there is an interesting museum which houses a collection of ancient weapons and archaeological finds.
A very interesting and popular cultural institution is the Dortmunder U. It is located in a unique historical building, which used to be the largest brewery in the city. At the time of construction in 1926, this building was the highest in the city. The factory remained operational until 1994. Now the beautiful and large building is used to hold art exhibitions and other interesting events dedicated to contemporary art and design.
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