Torwache, Classical guardhouse in Kassel, Germany
The Torwache consists of two symmetrical buildings positioned on opposite sides of Wilhelmshöher Allee, forming an incomplete gate structure in central Kassel.
Architect Heinrich Christoph Jussow designed these guardhouses in 1805 as part of a grand construction plan that remained unfinished due to Napoleonic wars.
The northern building served as residence to the Brothers Grimm from 1814 to 1822, while the southern building contained the Kupferstichkabinetts collection from 1931 to 1939.
Located at Brüder-Grimm-Platz 6, the southern building now belongs to the Hessisches Landesmuseum, while the northern structure connects to the Hessischer Verwaltungsgerichtshof.
During documenta 14 in 2017, artist Ibrahim Mahama transformed both buildings by wrapping them entirely in used jute sacks as an art installation.
Location: Kassel
GPS coordinates: 51.31110,9.48962
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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