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July 05, 2010

Fruchtkasten

 
So heißt dieses Gebäude am Schillerplatz, gleich neben der Stiftskirche. Ursprünglich war es eine herrschaftliche Kelter. Die wunderbare Renaissancefassade erhielt das Gebäude im Jahre 1596 durch Heinrich Schickhardt. Heute beherbergt es das Musikintrumentenmuseum.
Fruit Box. It's the name of this remarkable building on the Schillerplatz, beside the Stiftskirche. Former manorial wine press it was decorated in 1596 by Heinrich Schickhardt with a Renaissance facade. Today it shelters a museum for musical instruments.

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8 comments:

  1. Bruce Caspersonn5 July 2010 at 05:47

    1596!!! Wow! That's before I was born...

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  2. Bill5 July 2010 at 09:00

    A beautiful building.

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  3. Leif Hagen5 July 2010 at 14:19

    GruB Gott, Steffen! That's a wonderful building with some fantastic architectural details!

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  4. Hilda5 July 2010 at 14:20

    I like the architecture and the history is fascinating.

    Wine and music go well together. :)

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  5. Hilda5 July 2010 at 14:21

    Oh, and I hope you enjoy your vacation!

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  6. Halcyon6 July 2010 at 02:56

    I love this building. So cute!

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  7. BlossomFlowerGirl6 July 2010 at 04:00

    1596 Wow. It still looks good. Glad I don't have to clean those windows.
    Cheers,
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  8. Suburban Girl6 July 2010 at 19:37

    And a lovely facade it is.

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