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

Zum Loch

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

1. Zum Loch Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Karl der Grosse nahm hier der sage nach Quartier

Wahrscheinlich im 13. Jh. erbaut.
Das 2. und 3. Obergeschoss wurde im 14. und 16. Jahrhundert umgebaut. Die Fassade mit romanischem Portal und Erdgeschoss-Fenster wurde in der 2. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts neu gestaltet.

Unter denkmalschutz seit 1960

(English translation:)
According to legend, Charlemagne took up residence here.

Probably built in the 13th century. The 2nd and 3rd floors were rebuilt in the 14th and 16th centuries. The facade with Romanesque portal and ground floor window was redesigned in the second half of the 19th century.

Listed as a historical monument since 1960

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 1960.

Location. 47° 22.233′ N, 8° 32.653′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Altstadt. It is on Zwingliplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Zwingliplatz 1, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Rosa Gutknecht (here, next to this marker); Das Haus zum Loch (a few steps from this marker); Anna Bullinger-Adlischwyler (within shouting distance of this marker); Grössmunster (within shouting distance of this marker); Grossmünsterkapelle (within shouting distance of this marker); Wettinghäuser / Wettinger Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Zur Sul (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus zur Sul (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Also see . . . Zürich und das Vermächtnis Karls des Grossen (Swissinfo.ch). So what is Charlemagne’s connection to the Zum Loch house (which ostensibly dates back to the 1200s, while Charlemagne ruled from 768 to 814)? This excerpt (in translation) explains:

It is said that Charlemagne (748-814) discovered the graves
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

2. Zum Loch House and Marker - view from east
The Zum Loch marker is visible here on the corner of the building, just above tat for Rosa Gutknecht.
of Felix and Regula (two saints martyred here by the Romans) when they had almost been forgotten. Legend has it that while hunting in Germany he came across a large stag, which he pursued across Europe to Zurich.

The stag eventually fell to its knees at the site of the graves, as did Charlemagne's horse and his hunting dog. The emperor interpreted this as a sign from God and ordered a church (the Grossmünster, a stones throw from the marker)9 to be built on the site.

(Submitted on December 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.)

Zum Loch House - view from southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

3. Zum Loch House - view from southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.