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

Alte Burg

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

1. Alte Burg Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Alteste Bauteile stammen aus dem 13. Jh. mit seinem für die zürcher Altstadt charakteristischen Halbgiebel lehnt sich das mittelalterliche Wohnhaus an das noch ältere Nachbarhaus Rindermarkt 21.

Der Hausname ist seit dem 15. Jh. bezeugt und könnte auf den damaligen Besitzer Hans Altenburg, der um 1430 hier wohnte, zurückgehen.

Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1981

(English translation:)
The oldest parts date back to the 13th century, and with its half-gable, which is typical of Zurich's old town, the medieval house leans against the even older neighboring house at Rindermarkt 21.

The house name has been documented since the 15th century and could go back to the then owner Hans Altenburg, who lived here around 1430.

Listed since 1981

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1430.

Location. 47° 22.352′ N, 8° 32.711′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Rindermarkt and Froschaugasse,

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on the right when traveling west on Rindermarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rindermarkt 23, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and 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: Judengasse (a few steps from this marker); Zum Burghof (a few steps from this marker); Kleiner Prophet (within shouting distance of this marker); Pinkus & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiss Veterans of the Spanish Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Kerzenstock (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwarzer Amboss (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Haus zum Rech (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Alte Burg Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

2. Alte Burg Building and Marker

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 141 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.