Dreigiebelhaus, Medieval residential house in Duisburg Old Town, Germany.
The Dreigiebelhaus is a residential building in Duisburg's Old Town distinguished by three adjacent gable sections that form its distinctive silhouette. The structure displays typical medieval construction with brick walls and narrow window rows that shape the character of the historic streets.
The building is first documented in 1536 and appears on Johannes Corputius' map of 1566 as an established residence. It later functioned as a monastery residence and then as a textile factory before eventually returning to residential use in the modern era.
The building now serves as a creative workspace where artists develop their work within its historic walls. This contemporary use connects the structure's past with Duisburg's current artistic community.
The building sits at Nonnengasse 8 in Duisburg's Old Town and is easy to reach on foot. Since it functions as an active workspace, visitors should check in advance whether tours or visits are possible.
The Dreigiebelhaus ranks among the oldest surviving residential structures in Duisburg, carrying an important part of the city's built heritage. A comprehensive renovation in 1976 preserved its original elements while allowing contemporary use within the walls.
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