Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
Balthasar House
Balthasar-Haus
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013
1. Balthasar-haus Marker
Fassadenmalerei aus der Spätrenaissance, um 1656. Portal um 1730 von Stadtwerkmeister Hans Georg Urban.
Im Innern bemerkenswertes Treppenhaus und Festsaal mit
Stuckdecke aus der Zeit des späten Régence, um 1740.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1983
Aussenrestaurierung 1987 und 1989
German-English translation:
The present building was built towards the end of the 16th century. Residence of Jacob Schultheiss Balthasar (1658-1733).
The exterior wall painting dates from the late Renaissance, about 1656. The portal, the work of the city master craftsman Hans Georg Urban, dates from 1730.
The interior contains a remarkable staircase and stuccoed ballroom from
the late Regency Period, about 1740.
A protected monument since 1983
Exterior restoration in 1987 and 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1656.
Location. 47° 3.135′ N, 8° 18.351′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is at the intersection of Kornmarkt and Werchlaubengässli, on the left when traveling west on Kornmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kornmarkt 11, Luzern 6004, Switzerland. Touch for directions.
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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: "By the Storks" (a few steps from this marker); Grain Market (a few steps from this marker); Zum Raben (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Laufenhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); "Deer Square" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Fire Alley" (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Baptist Marzohl (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakers Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013
2. Balthasar-haus Marker
August 19, 2024
3. Balthasar House and Marker
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