Pied Piper's House, Renaissance building in Hamelin, Germany.
The Pied Piper's House is a Renaissance building from the early 17th century located in the old town of Hamelin, Germany. Its facade features bay windows, carved masks, and stone decorations typical of the Weser Renaissance style found across this region.
The building was constructed in 1602 and 1603 for a city councilor named Hermann Arends. It later became known by its current name because of the inscription carved into its wall, which references the town's legend.
The house is closely tied to the town's most famous legend, and visitors passing by can read the inscription on the facade in plain German. Inside, the restaurant keeps the same theme running through its room names and decorations.
The building stands on Osterstrasse, one of the main streets of the old town, and is easy to reach on foot from most central points. Those who want to see the interior can do so by visiting the restaurant inside.
The inscription carved into the facade is considered one of the oldest known written mentions of the Pied Piper legend and specifically names the year 1284. It can be read directly from the street without any need to enter the building.
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