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Templars House, Amorbach
Restoration and conservation of a timber-framed tower-like building of 1291 in particular of the 16th century decoration. The so-called Templars House is one of the oldest surviving timber-framed buildings in Germany. Its building history goes back to the 13th century (1291). ...
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Project details
| Title: | Templars House, Amorbach |
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| Entr. year: | 1992 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | Germany |
| Town: | Amorbach (Bavaria) |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
| Former use: | Tower house |
| Actual use: | Cultural and tourist attraction, can be visited with prior notice |
| Built: | 13th century |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die hervorragende Restaurierung des 1291 erbauten Fachwerkgebäudes, insbesondere der außergewöhnlichen Innenraumdekorationen des 16. Jahrhunderts, sowie für die mustergültige wissenschaftliche Aufarbeitung und Dokumentation der Baugeschichte" |
| GPS: | 49°38'42.4"N 9°13'1.0"E |
| Web, Links: | www.amorbach.de/index.php?c=hcpg&p=282 |
Description:
Restoration and conservation of a timber-framed tower-like building of 1291 in particular of the 16th century decoration. The so-called Templars House is one of the oldest surviving timber-framed buildings in Germany. Its building history goes back to the 13th century (1291). The aim of the project was the preservation of a maximum of historical substance; this could be achieved in full.
