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Alter Markt
Dortmund's historic center since the 9th century
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The Alter Markt in Dortmund is a historic square likely established in the 9th century. Once home to the oldest secular building north of the Alps, the old Dortmund Town Hall, the square now features the Bläserbrunnen, built in 1901. Recognized as a protected monument, Alter Markt is a significant emblem of the city's heritage.
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Until 1955, the oldest secular building north of the Alps stood here.
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- Heritage Status
- Ground Monument
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