Wolfsburg, Medieval building near Market Square in Marburg, Germany
Wolfsburg is a medieval building located in Marburg's Upper Town below the castle. Its distinctive bay window displays eight heraldic panes representing different Hessian territories.
The building originated in medieval times and changed hands repeatedly over the centuries, beginning as farmland owned by the von Bicken family. In the 1800s, Karl Grimm acquired the property and commissioned architect Friedrich Lange to redesign it in the Neo-Gothic style.
The building now serves as a student residence and gathering space for the academic community. Its halls host regular meetings and celebrations, keeping it active in Marburg's student life.
The building sits in Marburg's Upper Town at Landgraf-Philipp-Strasse 2, close to the castle. This location makes it easily walkable from the Market Square as you climb the main street.
The 1861 Neo-Gothic redesign completely transformed the building and shaped its current appearance with elaborate decorative details. Despite this later renovation, medieval elements remain hidden beneath the Neo-Gothic exterior.
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