Haus Metternich, Cultural heritage building at Münzplatz, Koblenz, Germany
Haus Metternich is a baroque residence at number 8 Münzplatz in central Koblenz, built in 1674. The elaborately designed facade displays typical baroque features with multiple stories and distinctive rows of windows.
The building developed from a medieval residential tower that was part of a late Roman fortress and was later transformed into an aristocratic mansion. In the 19th century the family gained political significance across Europe through Klemens von Metternich.
The residence served as home to the Metternich family for generations and continues to shape the character of Münzplatz today. Visitors can experience how an aristocratic household operated in this important trading city.
Visitors should arrive during the museum's opening hours to see the exhibitions inside on peace and nonviolence. The location at Münzplatz makes it easy to find and there are nearby parking options around the old town.
The house preserves the basic structure of a Roman-era fortification and combines 2000 years of construction history within its walls. Few visitors notice the medieval tower substance hidden beneath the baroque facade.
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