Romanisches Haus, Medieval stone residence in Seligenstadt, Germany.
Description
The Romanesque House is a two-story stone residence in Seligenstadt featuring a saddle roof and large rounded arches on the south side. The restored interior retains original room configurations without subdivisions as they existed in its earliest period.
History
The building was constructed between 1186 and 1187 as an administrative office for a representative of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. It remains the oldest secular structure in Seligenstadt and holds particular historical significance for the town.
Culture
The building displays Lombard construction methods with distinctive stone patterns combining two horizontal bricks and a pointed stone. These techniques shaped medieval architecture in the region and remain visible on the south side of the structure.
Practical
The restored monument now serves as a venue for civil marriage ceremonies and cultural events in the historic town center. Visitors should check ahead to see if the building is in use for private events during their visit.
Did you know?
Following its restoration, the building received the Hesse State Monument Protection Award in 1986 for exemplary preservation work. This recognition marked the successful rescue of one of the region's most important medieval structures.
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