Reichlin-von-Meldegg-Haus, Renaissance patrician house and museum in Überlingen, Germany
The Reichlin-von-Meldegg-Haus is a three-part complex on a rise above Überlingen's old town, with a three-storey main block under a large saddle roof. Its gable ends carry slanted crenellations, and the east facade has round-arched niches with double blind arches. A wing with a pent roof and stepped gable extends south and west, and the two-storey St. Lucius Chapel adjoins the east side.
The building was constructed in 1462 by Andreas Reichlin von Meldegg, a respected physician, following architectural patterns from the Italian Renaissance. Its design reflected both the family's wealth and their openness to new ideas.
The building once served as a home for a wealthy family and still reflects the refined lifestyle of merchants and physicians during medieval times. The rooms give visitors a sense of how residents lived and conducted their daily affairs.
The museum entrance is on Krummebergstrasse, on the rise above the old town; the climb from the lakefront is on foot through stepped lanes. The building has several floors and historic doorways, so visitors with limited mobility should ask staff about step-free routes before setting out.
Inside the building is a small house chapel built in 1468 with a Gothic vault supported by just one central column. This architectural detail demonstrates the skill and artistry of the craftsmen who built it.
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