Altstadt in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Zur Kerze

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

1. Zur Kerze Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Das Hauszeichen bezieht sich auf die jährliche Abgabe einer kerze ans Grossmünster. Die ältesten Teile des Hauses stammen aus dem Mittelalter. Bei umbauten wurde 1548 der Erker errichtet, 1857-58 wurde die Fassade neu gestaltet.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1960

(English translation:)
The house sign refers to the annual donation of a candle to the Grossmünster. The oldest parts of the house date back to the Middle Ages. During renovations in 1548, the bay window was built and the facade was redesigned in 1857-58.

Listed as a historical monument since 1960

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1548.

Location. 47° 22.262′ N, 8° 32.596′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is on Rüdenplatz, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rüdenplatz 2, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western

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World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess (a few steps from this marker); Zunfthaus zur Saffran / Saffron Guild House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wettinghäuser / Wettinger Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Haus zum Loch (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zum Loch (about 90 meters away); Rosa Gutknecht (about 90 meters away); Grössmunster (about 90 meters away); Münsterbrücke / Münster Bridge (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Zur Kerze Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

2. Zur Kerze Building and Marker

Zur Kerze house sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024

3. Zur Kerze house sign

Zur Kerze = “at the candle”. Before literacy was widespread, it was common to give names to notable buildings, with the buildings often being decorated with an image of their namesakes.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.