Rotes Rathaus

Yesterday I went to das Rotes Rathaus. Rot = Red and German Rat does not mean English rat! Der Rat means advice, council, councillor and das Haus is the building in which it takes place. Now you know it means Town Hall. The one in Berlin is made of der Backstein = redbrick, hence the name Red Town Hall.

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Author: Englishcontacts

I live alone in a nice leafy suburb in the south east of Berlin. Many years ago I lived in India - and regret ever leaving but that is another story. I like cycling and go to a local health studio at least once a week to help me with back and leg problems. I like traveling , reading, cinema and being in good company with entertaining comments over a good meal.

Adress:	Rathausstraße, 10178, Berlin
Opening hours:	Mon - Fri 9.00h - 18.00h
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Website:	www.berlin.de/orte/sehenswuerdigkeiten/rotes-rathaus/index.en.php