Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz

Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz is a central square in Altstadt quarter, Hamburg, Germany. The former Pferdemarkt is located at the junction of the streets of Mönckebergstraße, Spitalerstraße and Alstertor.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Thalia Theater and Chilehaus.

Thalia Theater

Theater building

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The Thalia Theater is one of the three state-owned theatres in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded in 1843 by Charles Maurice Schwartzenberger and named after the muse Thalia.

The Chilehaus is a ten-story office building in Hamburg, Germany in the Kontorhaus District. It is an example of the 1920s Brick Expressionism style of architecture. Chilehaus is situated 390 metres southeast of Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz.

St. James’ Church, Hamburg

Church

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St. James' Church is one of the five principal churches of Hamburg. In 1529, it became a Lutheran church. It is located directly in the city centre, has a 125 m-tall tower and features a famous organ by Arp Schnitger from 1693. St. James’ Church, Hamburg is situated 170 metres southeast of Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neustadt-Altstadt and HafenCity.

Neustadt-Altstadt

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The city centre of Hamburg is formed by the districts of Altstadt and Neustadt, as well as the new district of Hafencity immediately south of Altstadt.

HafenCity

Suburb

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HafenCity is a quarter in the borough of Hamburg-Mitte, Hamburg, Germany. It is located on the Elbe river island Grasbrook, on the former Port of Hamburg area.