Altes Gebäu, Class A cultural property in Chur, Switzerland
Altes Gebäu is a residential building located at Poststrasse 14 in Chur with a garden and architectural features typical of this region. It holds the highest protection status as a class A Swiss cultural property of national importance.
The building was documented as a significant cultural asset and registered for national protection to preserve it for future generations. Its classification followed Switzerland's system for safeguarding architectural heritage during times of conflict or crisis.
The building displays design features that reflect how structures were built in this region during its main period of development. Walking past it, you notice details that connect to the architectural traditions people valued in Chur.
The building sits in central Chur and is easily reached by public transportation from across the region. The street it occupies is a main road where you can walk comfortably and explore the surrounding area on foot.
The property ranks among roughly 174 similarly protected structures across the canton, selected only after stringent evaluation of architectural and historical merit. This rare classification means it represents some of the region's most valued architectural testimony.
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