Originally, the building served as the bread house for the Franciscan monastery in Ansbach. Following the dissolution of the monastery or another change in use, it was transformed into a patrician house. This transformation from a monastic supply facility to a bourgeois residence highlights the eventful history of the site and its adaptation to new societal conditions.
MonasteryRothenburg ob der Tauber
Herrngasse 13
The so-called Gothic House in Ansbach, once the bread house of the Franciscan monastery and later a patrician residence, represents a remarkable architectural monument in Bavaria. Its architecture and history reflect the city's development, making it an important testament to past eras.
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The Gothic House is situated in the city of Ansbach, located in the administrative district of Middle Franconia in Bavaria. The city is renowned for its historical significance and well-preserved architectural monuments, within which the Gothic House harmoniously integrates.
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Today, the building is a protected monument and is listed as an architectural heritage site in Bavaria. It bears witness to medieval architecture and its subsequent use by affluent citizens. Its condition and preservation are of great importance for the cultural heritage of the region.
Nearby+
- Franciscan monastery (sacred building, approx. 63 m away)
- St. Jakob City Church (sacred building, approx. 138 m away)
- Old City Fortification Rothenburg-Burgtor (city fortification, approx. 177 m away)
- Johanniterballei (sacred building, approx. 186 m away)
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