Hotel Walhalla, Timber-framed hotel in Osnabrück, Germany
Description
Hotel Walhalla is a timber-framed building in Osnabrück with three stories and prominent gables projecting above the second floor. The half-timbered structure features carved evangelical figures mounted on wooden consoles, which serve both structural and decorative purposes.
History
The building was constructed in 1690 by builder Gerdt Heindrich Meuschen and reflects the architectural style of that Baroque period. Around 1740 it was transformed into a wine tavern and became known locally as the Council Tavern because of its position in the city.
Culture
The carved evangelists on the half-timbered consoles show the religious craft traditions of the period. These figures are part of what makes the building a visible expression of local artistic practices.
Practical
The entrance door features a decorative medallion with family emblems that makes the building easily recognizable from outside. The location is central in the city and accessible on foot, with its distinctive half-timbered facade visible from a distance.
Did you know?
The entrance features a medallion bearing the family crests of the original builder Meuschen and his wife Susanne Gertraud. This personal mark from the 17th century remains clearly visible and tells the story of who first occupied this home.
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