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

Zum Kleinen Paradies

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

1. Zum Kleinen Paradies Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Das mittelalterliche Haus war vom 15. Jh. bis zur Gründung der Universität 1832 im Besitz des Chorherrenstiftes des Grossmünsters. Es diente als Chorherrenhof und zeitweise als Amtswohnung eines Pfarrers am Grossmünster.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1964

(English translation:)
The medieval house was owned by the canons of the Grossmünster from the 15th century until the university was founded in 1832. It served as the canons' building and at times as the official residence of a priest at the Grossmünster.

Listed as a historical monument since 1964

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 47° 22.22′ N, 8° 32.731′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is on Kirchgasse, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchgasse 36, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and

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the Western 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: Konstanzer-Haus (here, next to this marker); Zwinglis Amtswohnung / Zwingli’s Official Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Konrad von Mure, Johann Jakob Scheuchzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Grossmünsterkapelle (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Sul (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus zur Sul (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Bullinger-Adlischwyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Gutknecht (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Zum Kleinen Paradies Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

2. Zum Kleinen Paradies Building and Marker

The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.