Sterneckerstraße 2, Medieval town house and heritage monument in Munich, Germany.
The town house at Sterneckerstraße 2 is a medieval residential building with stone walls and wooden beam construction showing typical Bavarian features. Its rooms preserve original details from its period of construction and demonstrate how such homes were built in Munich's center centuries ago.
The building was constructed around 1400 and stands as one of the oldest surviving residential structures in Munich's center. It has endured countless urban transformations and provides direct evidence of medieval domestic architecture.
The building now houses a museum dedicated to Munich's brewing heritage and Oktoberfest celebrations. Visitors can see objects and documents that reveal how deeply beer is woven into the city's identity.
The building is located in Munich's old town, easily accessible on foot and near public transport stops. Visitors can join guided tours in various languages to explore the rooms and learn about the permanent exhibitions.
The building preserves its original medieval floor plan, making it a rare physical example of 15th century urban living. This condition allows visitors to actually see how the spaces were arranged and used back then.
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