Werner-Senger-Haus, Medieval timber house in Limburg an der Lahn, Germany
The Werner-Senger-Haus is a timber-framed building in central Limburg decorated with diamond-shaped painted patterns across its facade. These designs create the visual effect of solid stonework, even though the structure is made of timber and half-timbering.
The building was first documented in 1274, making it one of the oldest standing structures in Limburg. It survived the great city fire of 1289 and has continued to serve various purposes as both a dwelling and commercial space for centuries afterward.
The building takes its name from a former owner and stands at the heart of the old town, reflecting how successful merchants displayed their wealth through their homes. The timber-framed facade with its geometric patterns shows the care that prosperous families invested in their houses.
The building sits in the old town at Rütsche 5 and is easily reached on foot by walking through the narrow medieval streets. The location is typical of old German city centers and can be visited together with other historic buildings nearby.
In 1802 the Imperial Army used the building as a recruitment site and holding facility. A notorious bandit known as Schinderhannes was briefly detained there before facing trial elsewhere.
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