Wedekindhaus

The Wedekindhaus is a Renaissance timber-framed house on Hildesheim's market square featuring three prominent front gables and an elaborate timber framework on its southern side. The structure displays multiple transverse gables that showcase the craftsmanship and prosperity of its original owner.

Hans Storre, a merchant from a local patrician family, commissioned this building in 1598 directly across from the town hall. Its construction reflects Hildesheim's economic prosperity during the Renaissance period.

The wooden carvings on the facade show virtues and arts such as justice, faith, and patience that were considered important for city life at the time. These images reflect the values that wealthy merchants valued during the Renaissance.

The building houses a bank branch today and is easy to locate at the center of the market square. Visitors can view the facade from public areas and examine the carvings and architectural details from outside.

After its destruction in 1945, the building underwent careful reconstruction between 1984 and 1986 while preserving the original Renaissance architectural elements. The restoration demonstrates the city's effort to retain its historic treasures from this period.