Haus zum Stein

The Haus zum Stein features limestone walls measuring 1.40 meters thick and rises three stories high with Romanesque arched windows throughout its structure.

Built in the late 12th century, the tower belonged to Eberhardus de Lapide of the patrician family Judeus de Lapide, receiving its first documentation in 1250.

The structure represents early urban German architecture, with its grand hall on the third floor reflecting the social status of medieval patrician families.

Located at Weintorstraße 1 in southern Mainz-Altstadt, the tower stands 20 meters tall with a rectangular base measuring 11.2 by 16.3 meters.

Following reconstruction in the 1980s, the building maintains its function as the oldest continuously inhabited residential structure in Mainz since the 12th century.

Location: Mainz-Altstadt

GPS coordinates: 49.99650,8.27605

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:35