Altstadt in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Kleiner Prophet
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
1. Kleiner Prophet Marker
1865 erhalten erd- und erste Obergeschoss des mittelalterlichen Hauses ihr heutiges Aussehen durch einen eingreifenden Umbau für den Bäcker Heinrich Schappi.
Unterdenkmalschutz seit 1990
Shortly after 1286, it was added to the Grosser Propheten (Froschaugasse 10) as a three-storey stone building with a pent (or single-pitched) roof. In 1560, the fourth storey was added by raising the roof.
In 1865, the ground and first floors of the medieval house received their current appearance through extensive reconstruction for the baker Heinrich Schappi.
Listed building since 1990
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 1286.
Location. 47° 22.37′ N, 8° 32.709′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is on Froschaugasse,
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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: Pinkus & Co. (a few steps from this marker); Kerzenstock (a few steps from this marker); Zum Burghof (a few steps from this marker); Judengasse (a few steps from this marker); Alte Burg (within shouting distance of this marker); Swiss Veterans of the Spanish Civil War Memorial (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.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024
2. Kleiner Prophet 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 163 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
