Marktbreit in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
1. Malerwinkelhaus Marker
Ursprung 17. Jh., damals als "Haus am Maintor auf der Bachmauer" bezeichnet. Heutige Gestalt nach Renovierung von 1774, Nutzung als Handelshaus bis in die jüngste Vergangenheit. Seit 1991 "Museum Malerwinkelhaus", mit Dauerausstellung: "Frauenzimmer - Lebensstationen in einer fränk. Kleinstadt".
Of 17th Century origin, at that time known as the “House by the Main River Gate on the stream wall”. Its current appearance dates from its renovation in 1774. Up until recent times was used for commerce. Since 1991 has been the “Museum Malerwinkelhaus”, with the permanent exhibit of “Women’s Rooms - stations of life in a small Franconian town”.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 40.08′ N, 10° 8.64′ E. Marker is in Marktbreit, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is on Bachgasse, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bachgasse 2, Marktbreit BY 97340, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gasthaus “Zum Goldenes Schiff” / Golden Ship Inn (within
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Also see . . . Herzlich Willkommen im Museum Malerwinkelhaus. The museum’s website, in German. Of note is a 3-min. video tour of the museum (in German), including an opening shot of the museum from the “painter’s angle”. The museum’s highlights are the women’s life and Roman camp exhibits. The latter might be considered a bit odd for a small municipal museum, but archaeological excavations in recent times have uncovered the remains of a large Roman camp nearby - notable because
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 25, 2023
2. Malerwinkelhaus / “Painter’s Angle” House and Main River Gate
Called “Painter’s Angle” House because a particular angle was popular with painters, this picture, unfortunately, does not capture that angle. To do that one would have to walk roughly 40 meters up Bachgasse (the street on the left), where one would be rewarded with a picturesque view of the backside of the building hanging over the stream plus the gate straddling the stream.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
