Altstadt in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Wettinghäuser
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Wettinger Buildings
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Wettinghäuser / Wettinger Buildings Marker
Um 1220/30 entstanden das Lunkhofenhaus (nr. 36) und das Manessehaus (nr. 38) als viergeschossige Steinbauten mit den romanischen Zwillingsarkaden gegen die Limmat. Im 13. und 14. jahrhundert hangwärtige erweiterungsbauten.
1840 gab Hans Ulrich Staub (1780-1852) dem Baukomplex das heutige Aussehen.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1963
Owned by the Wettingen monastery from the 13th century until 1840.
The Lunkhofenhaus (no. 36) and the Manessehaus (no. 38) were built around 1220/30 as four-storey stone buildings with Romanesque twin arcades facing the Limmat. In the 13th and 14th centuries, extensions were built on the slope.
In 1840, Hans Ulrich Staub (1780-1852) gave the building complex its current appearance.
A listed building since 1963
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 1840.
Location. 47° 22.221′ N, 8° 32.601′ E.
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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: Grössmunster (within shouting distance of this marker); Münsterbrücke / Münster Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Haus zum Loch (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Pflug - Anna Pestalozzi-Schulthess (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Gutknecht (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Loch (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Kerze (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Bullinger-Adlischwyler (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
2. Wettinghäuser / Wettinger Buildings and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the arch on the right half of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
