Waidhaus, Historical school building near St Peter's Church in Görlitz, Germany
Description
The Waidhaus is the oldest non-religious building in Görlitz, constructed with thick stone walls and architectural features from multiple periods. The structure clearly shows how different eras left their marks through additions and modifications to the original framework.
History
The building was first constructed in the 12th century as part of a noble's courtyard and was converted into a school starting around 1447. It later served as a storage facility before eventually receiving protected monument status.
Culture
The walls display over 50 stonemason marks left by craftspeople during construction, linking this building to the artisans who also worked on the nearby St Peter and Paul Church.
Practical
The building is located at Bei der Peterskirche 8 in Görlitz and currently functions as a training center for heritage preservation. Visiting this site offers insight into how historical structures are maintained and reused today.
Did you know?
The northern gable wall preserves a carved inscription from 1479 recording a major fire that damaged the building. This marking stands as one of the few surviving records of disasters that struck the medieval city.
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