Tag: Fachwerk

Historic half-timbered homes in Idstein Sticky post
European History, European Travel, Germany, Northern Europe

Idstein has a well preserved Altstadt

While staying at a hotel west of Frankfurt, I realized the next town over was Idstein in the state of Hesse. I grabbed a brochure at the Hotel reception and read it has a well preserved historical Altstadt (Old Town). I was looking forward to see it for myself. Idstein is part of the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße (Timber-Frame Road), connecting towns with fine Fachwerk buildings and houses. The König-Adolf-Platz (on … Continue reading Idstein has a well preserved Altstadt

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Marburg Market Square, Marktplatz Sticky post
European Travel, General, Germany, Northern Europe

Marburg, a lovely old town with cobblestone streets and half-timbered homes

A large part of Marburg has many half-timbered homes that have been lovingly renovated and is today again showing its historical charm. My stroll through the picturesque alleys started at the Market square, whose striking Rathaus or town hall in late Gothic style was completed in 1527. I took a pause and shot some pictures of this magnificent building while waiting for the City Trolley Train. Continue reading Marburg, a lovely old town with cobblestone streets and half-timbered homes

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Fachwerk Marburg
European Cuisine, General, Germany

Historic Timbered Style Homes and the building process

My Grandparents half-timbered home (Fachwerk) in Dettelbach was built in 1560. My uncle discovered it by chance when renovating it. Of course it has plumbing and electric for decades, it’s just the ceilings are really low and walls are crooked. The town has strict architectural guidelines. I am intrigued about the building process of those medieval half timbered homes. I did some research and I … Continue reading Historic Timbered Style Homes and the building process

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Limburg an der Lahn, Fachwerk
General, Germany, Northern Europe

An enchanting town, Limburg an der Lahn

A side trip west of Frankfurt, Limburg and der Lahn Altstadt, or Old Town, is a charming medieval town. We parked our car below Woolworth in Old Town parking garage and started from there I love Cobblestone and timber-framed homes, (Fachwerk), which is abundant. There is so much architectural detail and history. Note, the oldest Home, the Werner Singer House is built in 1289! We … Continue reading An enchanting town, Limburg an der Lahn

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