Zeughaus, building in Überlingen, Germany
The Zeughaus in Überlingen is a historic building with a pointed stepped gable located right on the Lake Constance waterfront promenade. Its thick stone and wooden walls date from the early 1600s and show the sturdy construction of that period, with narrow windows and a steep roof.
The building was constructed in the early 1600s and served as a weapons store from 1651 onward. After French forces removed many weapons in 1800, its role as an arsenal ended and the structure was later used as a slaughterhouse, workshop, and for various other purposes.
The building's name comes from its original purpose as the town's weapons storage facility. Today it functions as a living part of the community, housing a restaurant and shops where visitors walking through can notice how the past role of defense blends naturally with modern daily activities.
The Zeughaus sits directly on the waterfront promenade and is easy to reach on foot since it is in a lively area with nearby shops and cafes. Access to the restaurant and shops on the ground floor is straightforward, while the upper floors contain private vacation apartments.
A painted sundial on the facade and a cannon displayed in the square outside recall the restored authenticity of the building. These details were carefully added during the renovation in the 1970s to preserve the historical appearance.
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