The Rathaus or City Hall is Hamburg’s seat of government. It is where the Parliament and the Senate assemble. It its also my favorite building in Hamburg, Germany which construction began in 1886 until it opened in 1897. This city has a very special place in my heart because it is where my Father is originally from and I grew up visiting on a regular basis. It is also a place where I lived for one year, went to school to learn the language and was an Aupair for a family. I look forward to going back this May and enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of this fabulous city.