Altona-Altstadt


is a quarter in Hamburg. Altona-Altstadt belongs to the Altona borough. The quarter's boundaries are congruent with the historic center of what has been the city of Altona until 1937.

History

Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713 it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1937 it became part of the city of Hamburg.

Geography

Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze, and St. Pauli. In the south it borders with the Elbe river.