Tradition and Innovation – The Hamburg Exchanges

After the great increase in colonial goods trading during the 19th century, in 1841 the Hamburg Exchange relocated from its original site at Trostbrücke to the new building at 1 Adolphsplatz. 25 years later, the foundation stone of the Rathaus (Town Hall) was laid at the back of the building, in which immediate neighbourhood the Exchange has now had its seat for about 170 years. The post-Classicist building is among not only the most traditional but also the most beautiful in Hamburg.