Leisthaus

The Leisthaus facade presents carved window frames, tall gables, and numerous decorative heads incorporated into its architectural elements on Osterstraße 9.

Grain merchant Gerd Leist commissioned architect Cord Tönnis to construct this residential building between 1585 and 1589 in the Weser Renaissance style.

The structure displays multiple ornate heads on its exterior that represent protection and envy, following traditional German architectural symbolism from the Renaissance period.

The building operates as part of Museum Hameln with an entrance fee of 5 euros for adults, offering regular guided tours through its historical rooms.

The walls feature an original painted brick pattern that remains an exceptional example of 16th-century construction techniques in the Weser region.

Location: Hamelin

Address: Osterstraße 9, Hameln

GPS coordinates: 52.10471,9.35843

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:42