Reg.Nr. 92/G/014

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
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.