Kaiserhaus, Renaissance building at Old Market, Germany
The Kaiserhaus facade displays elaborate stone reliefs depicting Roman emperors, seasonal representations, and symbolic figures of ancient empires throughout its three floors.
Built in 1587 as the first stone residential house in Hildesheim, the original Kaiserhaus was destroyed in 1945 during an air raid and reconstructed in 1998.
The building incorporates 46 medallions portraying Roman emperors on its facade, reflecting the German Renaissance interest in classical antiquity and imperial power.
The structure currently houses the Kaiserhaus Foundation Heinz Geyer and the Hornemann Institute, which focuses on world cultural heritage preservation.
Fragments of the original Diana Fountain and courtyard portal, including a Bacchus figure with dolphin-riding children, remain stored in the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum.
Location: Hildesheim
GPS coordinates: 52.15139,9.94694
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:16
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