Kemenate Reichsstraße 36, Medieval stone building in Brunswick, Germany
Kemenate Reichsstraße 36 is a two-story stone building with thick walls and rare pointed arch vaulting inside. Built from local reddish-brown Rogenstein and yellow Elm limestone, it functioned as a separate extension behind residential houses.
The building was constructed between the 12th and 14th centuries as part of medieval Brunswick's development. It is one of only nine Kemenate buildings that survived World War II in the city.
The building shows how wealthy merchants in the Middle Ages protected their homes by building stone storage rooms behind wooden houses. These extensions were practical solutions for safeguarding goods and valuables.
The building is located in the Neustadt district and is easily reached via Reichsstraße. The interior with its stone vaults is best explored during daylight hours.
Unlike other Kemenate buildings, this structure lacks a cellar, making it architecturally unusual. Additionally, large windows were added in the 18th century, significantly changing its appearance.
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