Böttcherstraße

Böttcherstraße is a street in the city of Bremen, Germany. It is renowned for its unique architectural style and its history as a center for art and craftsmanship. The street was largely redeveloped in the 1920s and 1930s by the coffee merchant Ludwig Roselius. Roselius, the inventor of decaffeinated coffee, envisioned Böttcherstraße as a harmonious blend of commerce and art.

The architecture of Böttcherstraße is a distinctive example of the Brick Expressionism movement. Many of the buildings are adorned with intricate brickwork, sculptures, and colorful mosaics. Notable features include the Roselius House, which displays 15th and 16th-century German art, and the House of the Laughing Man, housing a museum dedicated to Roselius's life and work.

A central attraction is the Glockenspiel, a carillon of 30 Meissen porcelain bells that plays music several times a day. Behind the carillon, a rotating wooden panel depicts scenes from the life of the aviator Carl D. Berendt. Böttcherstraße also features various shops selling arts and crafts, souvenirs, and local delicacies. The street is a popular tourist destination, offering a glimpse into a specific period of German artistic and architectural history.