Hotel Verenahof, Class A cultural property hotel in Baden, Switzerland
Description
Hotel Verenahof sits at Kurplatz in Baden and features a classical facade with rounded arch windows and a glass-covered atrium connecting three gallery levels. The building contains rooms decorated with landscape paintings and marble-like columns that showcase refined design details.
History
The building was constructed in 1845 by architect Caspar Josef Jeuch on the foundations of three former inns and received a new northern section in 1874. This expansion made it one of the region's major residential establishments.
Culture
The place hosted notable visitors from music and politics, including composer Richard Strauss who worked on operatic compositions here. This history shapes how locals and visitors perceive the building today.
Practical
Interior access is not possible as the building has been vacant since 2002 and undergoes renovation work. Visitors can admire the impressive exterior and facade from Kurplatz.
Did you know?
The building preserves original decorative landscape paintings in its former dining hall and displays marble-like columns in its gallery spaces. These artistic elements offer insight into interior design from 19th-century Swiss hotels.
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