Ruffinihaus, Heritage commercial building at Rindermarkt, Münchner Altstadt, Germany.
The Ruffinihaus is a commercial building with elaborately designed facades, bay windows, and stucco decorations along Sendlinger Strasse in Munich's old town. The structure comprises three connected sections arranged around a triangular courtyard and extends across four stories.
Architect Gabriel von Seidl designed and constructed this building between 1903 and 1905 on the site of the former Ruffiniturm, a tower that was part of Munich's original city defenses. This tower had been a distinctive feature of the medieval fortifications before the current structure replaced it.
The facades display frescoes that depict historical scenes and various crafts practiced in Munich's past. These artistic details tell the story of the professions and daily life of people who once worked in this area.
The ground floor houses traditional Munich retail shops that offer insights into local shopping culture. The upper floors contain offices and administrative spaces, with the building easily accessible via public walkways.
The building creates a visual impression of three separate structures despite being one continuous construction. This illusion results from the differently designed facades and the varied roofline that make visitors perceive distinct sections rather than a unified whole.
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