Siechhof, Architectural heritage monument in Eichstätt, Germany.
The Siechhof is a former hospital complex with multiple buildings, a chapel, and a barn situated along Ingolstädter Straße in northern Bavaria. The ensemble displays the typical layout of a care facility with separate areas for lodging, worship, and storage.
The complex was built in the 17th century as a leprosarium to care for and isolate patients with leprosy. The facility reflects early modern medical practice and how infectious diseases were managed at that time.
The chapel dedicated to St. Lazarus and St. Magdalena shows how healing and faith were closely connected in this period. Visitors can still see how religious spaces and medical areas were arranged side by side.
The site is located north of Eichstätt along Ingolstädter Straße and is easily reached by car. The buildings are visible from the street, and guided tours can be arranged through the local heritage preservation office.
The buildings were constructed using regional limestone techniques typical of Jura construction in Bavaria. This craftsmanship is still visible in the masonry today and shows the local building methods of that era.
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