The Mauthalle is a medieval and imperial building in the city of Nuremberg . It is one of the most important architectural landmarks in the old town, being located in the old quarter of Lorenz and a stopover on the historic Nuremberg mile.The Mauthalle (literally, toll office ) was built between 1498 and 1502 by Hans Beheim the Elder.Built on the penultimate ditch, it was the largest "grain silo" in the city. With a total of 12 granaries, the supply of citizens was assured in times of crisis. The hatches above the gable axles and on the sides of the eaves were used for interior transport.In 1571/72 the customs and the weighing office of the imperial city moved into the building, the cellar served as a wine deposit ("Herrenkeller"). The property only received the name of Mauthalle in the 19th century through its use as the main customs office (toll for customs). In 1898, the Mauthalle was transformed into a commercial building. The cellar has been used for gastronomy since 1929, and for decades the "Mautkeller", a traditional Franconian restaurant, beer and wine bar was established here.