Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Zum Sikust
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 16, 2024
1. Zum Sikust Marker
Das mittelalterliche Wohnhaus wird 1346 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt.
1892 wurde der Bau mit dem Haus «Goldene Gilge» vereinigt.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1974
The house name, documented since 1496, means “parakeet”. The medieval house was first mentioned in documents in 1346. In 1892 the building was combined with the «Goldene Gilge» house.
Listed as a historical monument since 1974
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 1496.
Location. 47° 22.227′ N, 8° 32.47′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is at the intersection of Storchengasse and Münsterhof, on the right when traveling south on Storchengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Münsterhof 16, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kämbel (a few steps from this marker); Münsterhof 13 (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Farb (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Grossen Sonne (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Kleinen Bibel (within shouting distance of this marker); Schäniserhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Tor (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Christoffel (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. Zum Sikust Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
