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

Turteltäubli

 
 
Turteltäubli Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
1. Turteltäubli Marker
Inscription. Die ältesten bauteile im erdgeschoss und ersten obergeschoss gehören zu einer schweren bohlenständer-konstruktion aus dem späten mittelalter.
1542 wurde das schmale haus gleichzeitig mit seinem nachbarhaus <> umgebaut und auf 4 geschosse aufgestockt. Das mansard-walmdach wurde 1800 aufgesetzt.
In einem zimmer des dritten stocks eine um 1600 datierte wandmalerei in grisailletechnik, mit darstellung eines trinkgelages in einer waldlandschaft.
Unter denkmalschutz seit 1986

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Turteltaubi

The oldest components on the ground floor and first upper floor belong to a heavy planks stand construction from the late middle ages. 1542 narrow house was rebuilt at the same time as its neighbor to the house << hopefully >> floors an increased to 4. The mansard-hipped roof was put on in 1800.
In the third floor room a wall painting in monochromatic techniques dates around 1600, with illustration of a drinking party in a forest landscape. Under monument protection since 1986
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included
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in the Zurich Blue Square series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1542.
 
Location. 47° 22.338′ N, 8° 32.351′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Augustinergasse, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustinergasse 34, 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: Zur Hoffnung (here, next to this marker); St. Laurenz (a few steps from this marker); Turmhaus (a few steps from this marker); Erzberg (a few steps from this marker); Kezinstürli (a few steps from this marker); Augustinerkirche (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfeife (within shouting distance of this marker); Tatzfuss (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.
 
Turteltäubli Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013
2. Turteltäubli Marker
The Turteltäubli markers is on the bottom.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 506 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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