Klösterle, Medieval museum in Bad Cannstatt, Germany
The Klösterle is a timber-framed house from the 15th century in Bad Cannstatt that serves today as the city museum displaying local history. The building spans several floors with small rooms filled with objects from different periods, ranging from medieval to modern times.
The house was built in 1463 and is one of the oldest preserved residential buildings in the Stuttgart region. In the 16th century it was decorated with plasterwork that remains visible today.
The building takes its name from the Beguines, religious women who lived and prayed here during medieval times. Visitors can see today how this community shaped their daily life within the house's modest rooms.
Visiting is best on weekends since the museum has limited opening hours during the week. The building has several stairs and narrow passages, so exploring all floors is difficult for visitors with mobility issues.
Scientists studied the wooden beams of the house and confirmed they genuinely date from 1463. This examination makes it the provably oldest residential structure in the entire Stuttgart region.
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