Eulenspiegelhaus, Historic building at Kohlmarkt, Braunschweig, Germany.
The Eulenspiegelhaus is a brick and timber structure located at Kohlmarkt in Braunschweig. The building features a carillon system that sounds at regular intervals throughout the day, creating musical moments that animate the square.
The building was constructed in 1758 by court architect Georg Christoph Sturm on a site with earlier historical connections. It stands as a replacement for a previous location linked to older local traditions and legends.
The building is named after Till Eulenspiegel, a legendary trickster whose pranks are deeply rooted in local memory. The wooden statue on the south side depicts this character and keeps alive the traditional stories connected to this place.
The building sits in the center of Kohlmarkt and is easy to reach on foot, with several walking routes starting nearby. Visitors can explore the area at any time of day to view the architecture and hear the carillon.
The house was once famous for its handmade pastries that sold in large quantities every day. This tradition ended during wartime, but the building's connection to this sweet legacy remains part of its story.
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