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Oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany (Hafenmarkt 4–10, Esslingen am Neckar)

Stuttgart District

Oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany (Hafenmarkt 4–10, Esslingen am Neckar)

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Oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany (Hafenmarkt 4–10, Esslingen am Neckar)

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Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Neckarhaldentor Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Stuttgart-Obertürkheim

11.3km

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2. Neckarhaldentor Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Liebersbronn

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3. Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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September 8, 2024

Oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany, Esslingen am Neckar
The buildings at Hafenmarkt 4-10 in Esslingen am Neckar are considered to be the oldest connected row of half-timbered houses in Germany. They were all built between 1328 and 1331.
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The oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany shows the complete development of a medieval alley - even if house number 6 has since been plastered and has different windows. In over 600 years, the residents have of course repeatedly changed structural details. But supporting structures and basic elements from the time of construction have been preserved here too and bear witness to the true age of this house. The ground floor of the houses also housed workshops and shops. The living areas with bedrooms and servants' quarters were on the first floor. Mighty vaulted cellars connect the houses.
The houses were actually supposed to be demolished in 1982. It was only at the last minute that scientists recognized the value and age of the houses. House number 2 was already destroyed at this point. It was then reconstructed and must therefore be classified as a new building. The demolition of the house had one good thing: it revealed the ancient construction of the neighboring house. This was the only reason why the entire row of houses was examined more closely. Dendrochronological examination proved that all of the houses were built between 1328 and 1331.
Text / Source: Esslinger Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH, Marktplatz 16, Esslingen am Neckar
esslingen-info.com/attraktion/aelteste-fachwerkhaeuserzeile-deutschlands-51c22bca99

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April 17, 2021

In order to acquire a little more knowledge from the old days, it is best to take part in a city tour in Esslingen. I find it very interesting, as many houses here have their own story that remains hidden when walking past.

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July 16, 2019

Oldest known row of half-timbered houses in Germany, built in the years 1328 - 1331
Hafenmarkt 4 - 10

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Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany (Hafenmarkt 4–10, Esslingen am Neckar)

1. Neckarhaldentor Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Stuttgart-Obertürkheim

2. Neckarhaldentor Esslingen – Esslingen Old Town loop from Liebersbronn

3. Esslingen Castle – Inner bridge Esslingen loop from Esslingen am Neckar

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