Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)
The Von Sonnenberg House
Von Sonnenberghaus
| — | (Heute Korporationsgebäude / Now a Municipal Building) | — |
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013
1. Von Sonnenberhaus Marker
Im Innern reiche Ausstattung aus der Bauzeit: getäferte Zimmer mit Kassettendecken, stuchiertes Kabinett und Festsaal mit mehrfarbigem Marmorplattenboden.
Das Äussere wurde 1842 umgestaltet und 1895 mit dekorativen Stukkaturen bereichert.
1839 ging das Haus an die Korporationsgemeinde über.
Unter Denkmalschutz seit 1964
German-English translation:
The interior features rich decor from the construction period: a paneled room with coffered ceilings, a stucco-covered gallery and ballroom, with multi-colored marble slab floors.
The exterior was remodeled in 1842, and in 1895 enriched with decorative stucco.
In 1839 the house became the property of the municipality.
A listed monument since 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1670.
Location. 47° 3.057′
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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: The Pfyffer Student House (a few steps from this marker); The Singer House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sonnenberg House in Zoepfli (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burgher Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritter Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Metzgerrainli 6 (about 90 meters away); Stammhaus Corragioni D’Orelli (about 120 meters away); The Old Armory (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 2, 2013
2. Von Sonnenberhaus Marker
The marker is near the drainpipe on the left-hand edge of the grey building on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 876 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
