Büchmesser, Medieval pillar near Cathedral Notre-Dame, Strasbourg, France
The Büchmesser stands at the corner of 11 Rue Mercière and the Cathedral square, featuring a sandstone column positioned 35 centimeters from the wall.
Built in 1567, this sandstone pillar was designated as a historical monument in 1936 and underwent a complete restoration in 2016 using Niderviller pink sandstone.
During the annual Schwoertag ceremony, city council members would attempt to pass between the pillar and wall to measure their girth after corporation feasts.
Visitors can test themselves by attempting to pass through the 35-centimeter space between the pillar and the adjacent building wall.
The pillar bears decorative rings and molding traces from the original structure, replicated during its 25,000-euro restoration by heritage specialists Meazza.
Location: Strasbourg
GPS coordinates: 48.58154,7.74995
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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