„Zum Riesen“, Renaissance hotel in Miltenberg, Germany.
Description
The Zum Riesen is a hotel and residential building with Renaissance architecture in Miltenberg's old town. It features detailed carved woodwork, balanced window arrangements, and proportioned facades typical of 16th-century design.
History
This inn's origins date to 1411 when Trestam zum Riesen was documented as its landlord, making it one of Germany's oldest continuously operating hotels. In 1590 the building underwent a major reconstruction that gave it its current Renaissance appearance and reflected the architectural fashions of that era.
Culture
The name refers to its original landlord Trestam zum Riesen and reflects the importance of inns in medieval trade culture. Visitors can still experience the vaulted halls and original furnishings that show how central these places were to city life.
Practical
The building sits on Hauptstrasse in Miltenberg's town center and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should know it operates as both a hotel and restaurant, welcoming overnight guests and diners alike.
Did you know?
The 1590 reconstruction used timber generously donated by Miltenberg's city council, showing the deep connection between the inn and the local community. This support was unusual and highlights how vital the establishment was to the trading city at that time.
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