Schwyz, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Rathaus/ City Hall
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
1. Rathaus/ City Hall Marker
1642-45 auf den Grundmauern des 1642 abgebrannten Vorgängerbaues von 1593 errichtet barocke Dachumgestaltung mit Türmchen 1777 durch Carlo Andrea Galetti
Fassadenmalereien 1891 von Ferdinand Wagner aus München
1967-74 restauriert und unter den Schutz des Kantons Schwyz und der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft gestellt
Built in 1642-45 on the foundations of the previous building from 1593, which burned down in 1642. Baroque roof redesign with turret in 1777 by Carlo Andrea Galetti.
Facade paintings 1891 by Ferdinand Wagner from Munich.
Restored between 1967 and 1974 and placed under the protection of the Canton of Schwyz and the Swiss Confederation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1642.
Location. 47° 1.25′ N, 8° 39.23′ E. Marker is in Schwyz. It is at the intersection of Hauptplatz and Strehlgasse, on the right when traveling east on Hauptplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptplatz 1, Schwyz 6430, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
Regionally,
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Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Heiligkreuzkapelle / “Holy Cross Chapel” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bahnhofstrasse (about 150 meters away); Willkommen am Morgarten! / Welcome to Morgarten! (approx. 9.6 kilometers away in Zug).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 20, 2024
2. Rathaus/ City Hall and Marker
The marker is visible here on the nearest corner of the building, just to the right of the staircase.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
