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Pingelhus

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  • Location: East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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    November 29, 2021

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    In 1959 the house was saved from demolition through a private initiative and then renovated. Since then, the Aurich Heimatverein and the folk dance group have been using it as a clubhouse.
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    April 14, 2026

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    The Pingelhus (also Schuitenhäuschen)[1] is located in the center of the East Frisian district town of Aurich. It is considered one of the city's landmarks. The building once stood directly …
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    December 30, 2021

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    The Pingelhus is from the year 1800. Pingeln is Low German for ringing. So - the bell was always rung when inland vessels departed.
    The building with the striking hipped roof was originally a port warden and forwarding building. But the old port was filled up in 1934 and is now only used for celebrations.
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    Location: East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

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