Mauthalle

The Mauthalle is a significant medieval landmark in Nuremberg's Old Town that now serves as a commercial building. Originally built between 1498 and 1502 as the city's largest granary, it safeguarded the food supply for the citizens in times of crisis. It later housed the imperial city's customs and weighing office before becoming the main customs office in the 19th century. The name derives from this customs function. The imposing sandstone and brick building stands out for its elaborate gabled façade, with imaginatively varied brick patterns and a pointed-arch portal designed by Adam Kraft. After heavy destruction in World War II, the Mauthalle was rebuilt in the early 1950s. Today, you can experience the "Tucher Mautkeller" restaurant in the historic vaulted cellar, where Franconian beer is brewed on site in the in-house brewery. As a stop on Nuremberg's Historic Mile, the site combines rich history with lively dining.