Andergasse 106, Medieval architectural structure in Hambach an der Weinstraße, Germany.
Andergasse 106 is a residential building with a medieval pointed arch doorway made of stone that incorporates salvaged elements from the nearby Kästenburg castle ruin into its cellar entrance. The doorframe displays characteristic Romanesque features and stands out due to its careful stonework.
The building was constructed around 1250 with a pointed arch doorway that originally came from Kästenburg castle. It underwent major renovation around 1800 when its owner Johann Adam Endlich integrated materials from the deteriorating fortress into the house structure.
The structure stands as a protected monument in Rhineland-Palatinate, representing the integration of medieval architectural elements into residential buildings of the region.
The building sits at the southwestern edge of the Hambach settlement and is easily reached via Andergasse street. An information panel is mounted on the house, providing visitors with context about its architecture.
The pointed arch doorway was decorated with elaborate round moldings and bossage, which helped it survive intact on this residential building despite its medieval origin. This careful craftsmanship makes it a rare example of castle materials being repurposed in private homes across the region.
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