Königshaus, Cultural heritage monument at Leipzig Market, Germany
The Königshaus displays a baroque facade with a three-story wooden oriel balcony facing the marketplace on its south side at Markt 17.
Built in 1560, the structure underwent major renovations in 1706 under architect Johann Gregor Fuchs, transforming it from Apelsches Haus to its current form.
The name change to Königshaus in 1904 honors Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who celebrated numerous birthdays at this location.
The ground floor features a passage connecting to Messehofpassage, while upper levels contain offices and commercial spaces accessible to visitors.
A late Gothic spiral staircase made of Rochlitz porphyry tuff remains intact from the original 16th-century construction within the building.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1560
Address: Markt 17
GPS coordinates: 51.33970,12.37510
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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