Overstolzenhaus, Romanesque house in Altstadt-Süd, Cologne, Germany.
The Overstolzenhaus features six floors with heavy masonry walls, round arches, and a prominent corbie gable characteristic of thirteenth-century architecture.
Built around 1225 for Blithildis, daughter of merchant Gottschalk Overstolz, this structure served both residential and commercial purposes near Cologne's old Rhine port.
The first floor banquet hall contains a thirteenth-century wall painting that depicts a medieval tournament, representing the social life of wealthy merchants.
Located at Rheingasse 8, the building underwent complete restoration in 1955 after sustaining damage during World War II, preserving its architectural elements.
The ground floor windows, modified during nineteenth-century renovations, demonstrate how the building adapted while maintaining its original Romanesque character.
Location: Altstadt-Süd
GPS coordinates: 50.93428,6.96044
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:48
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