Old crown, Administrative building in Bienne, Switzerland
The Old Crown stands as a former inn transformed into an administrative structure, featuring late medieval commercial architectural elements at Obergasse street.
The building was constructed in 1582 and underwent a major transformation between 1915 and 1918 when it changed from a brasserie to administrative offices.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stayed at the Old Crown in 1779, marking the building's connection to European literary and intellectual movements.
The building maintains its position at 443.7 meters above sea level, with coordinates 47.14204 latitude and 7.24636 longitude for precise navigation.
The Old Crown holds the designation of class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, indicating its exceptional value to Switzerland's architectural heritage.
Location: Bienne
Inception: 1582
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (old town)
GPS coordinates: 47.14204,7.24636
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:07
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