Bürresheimer Hof

Bürresheimer Hof is a three-story building with five window axes and a saddle roof between two curved gables overlooking Florinsmarkt. The exterior displays late Baroque features with detailed stonework and proportions typical of noble residences from that era.

Construction took place from 1659 to 1660 based on designs by Capuchin Father Bonitius from Linz, with the building initially serving as a noble residence. In the 19th century it transformed into a synagogue until the Nazi era, marking a significant shift in its social function.

The building anchors the Florinsmarkt alongside other historic structures, forming a unified town center ensemble where different architectural styles face each other across the square. This grouping creates a sense of ordered civic space that shaped daily life and community gatherings for centuries.

The building sits directly on Florinsmarkt in central Koblenz with easy pedestrian access from surrounding areas. The paved square and open layout around the site allow for comfortable viewing and walking around the exterior.

The building escaped fire damage during the November 1938 pogrom because it stood directly next to non-Jewish residential buildings that made arson too risky. This fortunate location allowed the structure to survive intact when many other Jewish properties across Germany were destroyed.

Location: Koblenz

GPS coordinates: 50.36220,7.59639

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27