Rathaus Almannsdorf (4/11)

In the upper room of Rathaus Allmannsdorf domains  the meeting hall.

Here the Town Council  resides.

Portraits of 15th century Reformers John Calvin, Martin Luther and Philip Melanchton

are watching contemplatively from the walls, where visitors are sitting at the large table in the middle, waiting for things to be said, to be heard or to be silenced about.

 Diner will be served within the hour. And while the table is being prepared, guests can retreat in the antechamber, where a good book and a fine wine can be found.

The floor and walls are made out of timber wood.  A large fire place, made out of natural bricks from River Loreley clay, is heating this ancient room.

There's real wood in the hearth, safely held back by an iron arts work. 

In the dark you can see the fire glow red and yellow.

More wood is piled up at the right of the hearth.

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