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Zum Großen Käfig House

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Zum Großen Käfig House

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    March 4, 2022

    To the Big Cage Suburb 43
    The house derives from the former "Kefigturm" (prison tower), which was in this place
    stood, get his name.
    Text / source: Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
    schaffhauserland.ch

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      January 10, 2019

      The house got its name from the former "Kefigturm" (prison tower) that stood on this spot.
      Mansion of the Wiechser noble family until 1371, then the Peyer in the courtyard. 1586 new construction under the then owner Hans Ulrich Peyer.
      1675 painting by an unknown master.

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        October 4, 2021

        What wonderful murals. A feast for the eyes.

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