Introduction to the Old Town Hall: The Gothic-style Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus) was built in 1462. It has a very unique structure. It is located on the Regnitz River and the upper bridge, like a parked ship. The old city hall was built on an artificial island. There is an interesting story about its construction. It is said that the bishop was unwilling to divide his land for the people to build a city hall, so the locals built it in the Regnitz River. Such a building came out.