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

Kezinstürli

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

1. Kezinstürli Marker

Inscription. Auf der hofseitigen grundstückshälte stand im späten 13. Jh. ein kleines holzhaus (bohlenständerbau). Durch mehrere anbauten und aufstockungen wuchs das haus bis ins 17. Jh. auf seine heutige grösse.
Der zweigeschossige kastenerker wurde 1925 bei der farbigen gestaltung der ganzen augustinergasse im rahmen der <> newu gefasst.
Unter denkmalschutz seit 1986

German–English translation by Google Translate

Kezinstürli

The house takes its name from small gate in the city wall at the lower end of the Augustinian alley, which was called kezinstürli (katzentürlein).
On the courtyard side Hälte land was in the late 13th Century a small wooden house (bohlenständerbau). Increases by several additions, the house grew until the 17th Century to its present size.
The two-story box bay windows 1925 was revised in design as part of the whole Augustinian alley << action colored Zurich >>.
Under monument protection since 1986

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 1925.

Location. 47° 22.338′ N, 8° 32.334′ E.

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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 46, 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: Erzberg (here, next to this marker); St. Laurenz (here, next to this marker); Zur Hoffnung (a few steps from this marker); Turteltäubli (a few steps from this marker); Turmhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustinerkirche (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfeife (within shouting distance of this marker); Tatzfuss (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2013

2. Kezinstürli Marker

The marker is below the bay window.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.