Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz

Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz in 2011, Thalia Theater in the background

Gerhart-Hauptmann-Platz (Gerhart Hauptmann Square) is a central square in Altstadt quarter, Hamburg, Germany. The former Pferdemarkt (Horse Market) is located at the junction of the streets of Mönckebergstraße, Spitalerstraße and Alstertor. The southern part of the square was renamed into Ida-Ehre-Platz (Ida Ehre Square) on 9 July 2000, in honour of the actress and intendant of Hamburger Kammerspiele.[1]

  1. ^ Gerhart Hauptmann macht Platz für Ida Ehre, Die Welt, 5 July 2000, in German