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

Schäniserhaus

 
 
Schäniserhaus Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Schäniserhaus Marker
Inscription.  
Von der mitte des 15. Jh. bis 1811 Sitz des Amtmanns vom Kloster Schänis.

Ein rückwärtiger Kernbau aus dem 12. Jh. wurde in der mitte des 14. Jh. zur heutigen Grosse erweitert.
Um 1370 wurde im ersten Obergeschoss eine Wandmalerei mit der Darstellung eines Liebesgartens angebracht.
Nach 1857 wurde im Haus eine Gastwirtschaft eingerichtet.

Unter denkmalschutz seit 1980

(English translation:)
From the middle of the 15th century to 1811, it was the seat of the bailiff of the Schänis monastery.

A rear core building from the 12th century was expanded to its current size in the middle of the 14th century.
Around 1370, a wall painting depicting a garden of love was installed on the first floor.
After 1857, an inn was set up in the house.

Listed as a historical monument since 1980

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
 
Location. 47° 22.202′ N, 8° 32.423′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is at the intersection of Münsterhof
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and Waaggasse, on the left when traveling west on Münsterhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Münsterhof 6, 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: Zum Tor (a few steps from this marker); Zur Farb (within shouting distance of this marker); Münsterhof 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); Kämbel (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Sikust (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Sonne (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zur Kleinen Bibel (about 150 meters away); Zum Grossen Christoffel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Schäniserhaus Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
2. Schäniserhaus 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 151 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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