Content
- comprehensive architectural history abstract
- structured by eras
- portraits of architects
- suggested routes for exploring the buildings of Hamburg by foot
- including subway and suburban railway plans
The unique attraction of Hamburg results not only from its waterfront location, but also primarily from its architecture. Shaped by history and tradition, the city is on the move and widely considered to be one of the most interesting architecture metropolises of Europe. This architectural guide provides an access to the multifaceted architecture of Hamburg. Dirk Meyhöfer, journalist and architecture critic, takes the reader on an exploratory tour across all architectural eras – from the Middle Ages to the present. The chronologically arranged chapters and color illustrations provide a vivid image of the characteristics of each era. In addition to the roughly 400 individual buildings, important architects of Hamburg and the various eras are portrayed in detail. Eight suggested routes enable interested urban explorers to experience Hamburg in a variety of ways.
