When did people officially start living in St. Pauli?
People could not officially live in St. Pauli until the end of the 17th century. Settlement was initially forbidden because city gates blocked entry to the area.
Questions about St. Pauli
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did the name Reeperbahn originate in St. Pauli?
The name Reeperbahn emerged from rope-making activities that took place on Hamburger Berg. Rope makers moved their workshops to this new area where businesses with bad smells or noise found no home inside Hamburg or Altona.
What happened to the Chinatown area near Schmuckstrasse in St. Pauli?
Nazi authorities shut down the Chinatown area that developed around 1890 during the 1930s. The Chinese quarter has been reestablishing itself since the 2010s while large groups of Chinese and other Asian immigrants continue living in both St. Pauli and Altona districts.
Which political party won the most votes in St. Pauli during December 1987 elections?
The Social Democratic Party won 45.1 percent of votes in December 1987 elections. By June 1982, that figure stood at 48.7 percent and in 1974, the SPD secured 57.4 percent of the total vote cast.
Where can visitors find information about maritime shipping laws in St. Pauli?
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency occupies Bernhard Nocht Straße 78 and provides information on maritime shipping laws and coastal waters. This facility also houses the head office of the Federal Bureau for Maritime Casualty Investigation.