Governing Body of Ministers

In the heart of Wiesbaden, a city rich in history and culture, a significant debate is unfolding. The future use of Walhalla, a cultural monument of great importance, is under discussion.

Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende is leading the debate, with the focus centring on the building's integration into the urban context, its aesthetics, functionality, economic viability, and sustainability.

Walhalla, a building of significant historical and cultural value, is currently under review by the Design and Heritage Advisory Board. This independent advisory body in Wiesbaden is tasked with ensuring architectural quality and building culture.

The Board's assessment for Walhalla includes aesthetic and functional optimization, economic viability, and sustainability. They are also responsible for reviewing the building's integration into the urban context.

The Lower Monument Protection Authority (Untere Denkmalschutzbehörde) in cooperation with the State Office for Monument Preservation Hesse (Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Hessen) based in Wiesbaden, oversee the organization supervising architectural quality and building culture in the city.

Citizens with questions about the debate can address their queries to the responsible department or office in Wiesbaden. The Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden can be contacted at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, or via their website at www.wiesbaden.de/pressereferat.

Economic viability and sustainability are crucial factors in the Board's assessment criteria. The committee is currently debating the renovation of the landmark building, Walhalla, with the aim of preserving its historical significance while ensuring its continued relevance in the modern city.

As the debate progresses, the future of Walhalla in Wiesbaden remains a topic of great interest and importance. The city and its residents eagerly await the decisions that will shape the iconic building's future.